Bobbie

[ bob-ee ]

/ ˈbɒb i /

a male given name, form of Robert.

a female given name.

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Question 1 of 9

Which Word of the Day from this month means, “an irrational dislike; loathing”?

Three years after she separated from her husband, Bobbie Herron still suffers from his abuse.
Caught Between Military and Civilian Justice, a Battered Wife Waits and Waits for Help|Jacob Siegel|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bobbie Kilberg, a Republican fundraiser who has worked for four Republican presidents, echoed Zeidman.
GOP Donors Revolt Against Republican-Led Government Shutdown|David Freedlander|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This short first marriage produced one child, a boy named Bobbie whose very existence was seen as something of a miracle.
The Life of Nancy Astor|Emma Garman|February 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, Don is similarly simpatico with commanding women such as Rachel Menken and Bobbie Barrett.
The Secret of Don Draper's Sex Appeal|Natasha Vargas-Cooper|July 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Just think of the scene in the restaurant between Bobbie and Don.
The Secret of Don Draper's Sex Appeal|Natasha Vargas-Cooper|July 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Down—down went Bobbie, and you may be sure he had no chance to think of any way to stop himself.
Bobbie Bubbles|E. Hugh Sherwood and Maud Gridley Budlong
Oliver, if you and Bobbie can't stop quarrelling you'd better both leave the table.
I'll Leave It To You|Noel Coward
They chirrup just like sparrows,” reflected Bobbie, “can they sing?
Birds Illustrated by Colour Photography, Vol II. No. 4, October, 1897|Various
At the first division of the road Fraser came to a difference of opinion with Bobbie.
A Texas Ranger|William MacLeod Raine
"I don't see the point of your remark," said Bobbie at last, with mildness.
The Testing of Diana Mallory|Mrs. Humphry Ward