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bobby

[ bob-ee ]

/ ˈbɒb i /

noun, plural bob·bies. British Informal.

a policeman.

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

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Origin of bobby

1835–45; special use of Bobby, for Sir Robert Peel, who set up the Metropolitan Police system of London in 1828

Words nearby bobby

bobbing, bobble, bobble hat, bobblehead, bobbsey twins, bobby, bobby calf, bobby dazzler, bobby pin, bobby socks, bobby-dazzler

Definition for bobby (2 of 6)

Bobby

[ bob-ee ]

/ ˈbɒb i /

noun

a male given name, form of Robert.

a female given name.

Definition for bobby (3 of 6)

Hull

[ huhl ]

/ hʌl /

noun

Cor·dell

[kawr-del, kawr-del] /ˈkɔr dɛl, kɔrˈdɛl/,1871–1955, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1933–44; Nobel Peace Prize 1945.

Robert MarvinBobby,born 1939, Canadian ice-hockey player.

William,1753–1825, U.S. general.

Official name Kingston-upon-Hull. a seaport in Humberside, in E England, on the Humber River.

a city in SE Canada, on the Ottawa River opposite Ottawa.

Definition for bobby (4 of 6)

Jones

[ johnz ]

/ dʒoʊnz /

noun

An·son

[an-suh n] /ˈæn sən/,1798–1858, president of the Republic of Texas.

Ca·sey

[key-see] /ˈkeɪ si/, John Luther Jones,1864–1900, U.S. locomotive engineer: folk hero of ballads, stories, and plays.

ChuckCharles Martin Jones,1912–2002, U.S. film animator.

Daniel,1881–1967, English phonetician.

Ernest,1879–1958, Welsh psychoanalyst.

(Everett) Le·Roi

[luh-roi, lee-roi] /ləˈrɔɪ, ˈli rɔɪ/, original name of Imamu Amiri Baraka.

Henry Arthur,1851–1929, English dramatist.

Howard Mum·ford

[muhm-ferd] /ˈmʌm fərd/,1892–1980, U.S. educator and critic.

In·i·go

[in-i-goh] /ˈɪn ɪˌgoʊ/,1573–1652, English architect.

John LutherCasey,1864–1900, legendary U.S. locomotive engineer, raised in Cayce, Ky.

John PaulJohn Paul,1747–92, American naval commander in the Revolutionary War, born in Scotland.

John Win·ston

[win-stuh n] /ˈwɪn stən/,1791–1848, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1843–45.

Mary HarrisMother Jones,1830–1930, U.S. labor leader, born in Ireland.

Quincy (Delight)Q,born 1933, U.S. jazz musician, film composer and producer.

Robert Edmond,1887–1954, U.S. set designer.

Robert Tyre

[tahyuh r] /taɪər/Bobby,1902–71, U.S. golfer.

Rufus Matthew,1863–1948, U.S. Quaker, teacher, author, and humanitarian.

Sir William,1746–94, English jurist, linguist, and Sanskrit scholar.

Definition for bobby (5 of 6)

Orr

[ awr ]

/ ɔr /

noun

Sir John Boyd. Boyd Orr, Sir John.

Robert GordonBobby,born 1948, Canadian ice-hockey player.

Definition for bobby (6 of 6)

Fischer

[ fish-er ]

/ ˈfɪʃ ər /

noun

Edwin,1886–1960, Swiss pianist.

E·mil

[ey-mil] /ˈeɪ mɪl/,1852–1919, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1902.

Ernst Otto,1918–2007, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.

Hans

[hahns] /hɑns/,1881–1945, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1930.

Robert JamesBobby,1943–2008, U.S. chess player.

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Example sentences from the Web for bobby

That Huckabee is mentioned in the same sentence with other aspiring conservative governors, especially Bobby Jindal, is laughable.
Why This Liberal Hearts Huckabee|Sally Kohn|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Within a few summer weeks, “Hot N—” had become an inescapable pop-culture phenomenon and Bobby landed a major record deal.
Bobby Shmurda and Rap’s Ultimate Hoop Dream|Rawiya Kameir|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brooklyn musician Bobby Shmurda, whose ‘Shmoney Dance’ went viral, was arrested today on ‘gang conspiracy’ charges, police said.
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Arrested at New York’s Notorious Quad Studios|M.L. Nestel|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I personally knew of fights that went on between Bobby and Robyn during that time.
Inside the Lifetime Whitney Houston Movie’s Lesbian Lover Storyline|Kevin Fallon|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Before Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston was in a rumored relationship with friend Robyn Crawford.
Inside the Lifetime Whitney Houston Movie’s Lesbian Lover Storyline|Kevin Fallon|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They know I'm close to Bobby and they'd like to have him on their side, for all their avowed independence.
And Then the Town Took Off|Richard Wilson
Bobby they called the Guide; while Celia was assigned the duty of announcing the resting-places.
The Adventures of Bobby Orde|Stewart Edward White
"Well, he's sweet on you, you know," said Bobby with a grin.
The Honour of the Clintons|Archibald Marshall
At first Bobby Tail was able to keep up with brother, but after a while he fell behind.
Little Jack Rabbit's Adventures|David Cory
"You'll tell me the straight truth, man," said Bobby's voice in his ear.
Rosa Mundi and Other Stories|Ethel M. Dell

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (1 of 7)

bobby

/ (ˈbɒbɪ) /

noun plural -bies

informal a British policeman

Word Origin for bobby

C19: from Bobby after Sir Robert Peel, who, as Home Secretary, set up the Metropolitan Police Force in 1828

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (2 of 7)

Fischer

/ (ˈfɪʃər) /

noun

Emil Hermann (ˈeːmiːl ˈhɛrman). 1852–1919, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902

Ernst Otto . 1918–94, German chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1973 with Geoffrey Wilkinson for his work on inorganic complexes

Hans (hans). 1881–1945, German chemist, noted particularly for his work on chlorophyll, haemin, and the porphyrins: Nobel prize for chemistry 1930

Robert James, known as Bobby . 1943–2008, US chess player; world champion 1972–75

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (3 of 7)

hull

/ (hʌl) /

noun

the main body of a vessel, tank, flying boat, etc

the shell or pod of peas or beans; the outer covering of any fruit or seed; husk

the persistent calyx at the base of a strawberry, raspberry, or similar fruit

the outer casing of a missile, rocket, etc

verb

to remove the hulls from (fruit or seeds)

(tr) to pierce the hull of (a vessel, tank, etc)

Derived forms of hull

huller, nounhull-less, adjective

Word Origin for hull

Old English hulu; related to Old High German helawa, Old English helan to hide

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (4 of 7)

Jones

/ (dʒəʊnz) /

noun

Daniel. 1881–1967, British phonetician

Daniel. 1912–93, Welsh composer. He wrote nine symphonies and much chamber music

David. 1895–1974, British artist and writer: his literary works, which combine poetry and prose, include In Parenthesis (1937), an account of World War I, and The Anathemata (1952)

Digby (Marritt). Baron. born 1956, British businessman and politician; director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (2000–06); Minister of State for Trade and Investment (2007–08)

Inigo (ˈɪnɪɡəʊ). 1573–1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England

John Paul, original name John Paul. 1747–92, US naval commander, born in Scotland: noted for his part in the War of American Independence

(Everett) Le Roi (ˈliːrɔɪ), Muslim name Imanu Amìri Baraka . born 1934, US Black poet, dramatist, and political figure

Quincy. born 1933, US composer, arranger, conductor, record producer, and trumpeter, noted esp for his film scores and his collaborations in the recording studio with Michael Jackson

Robert Tyre, known as Bobby Jones. 1902–71, US golfer: won a unique 'grand slam' in 1930 of US Open, US Amateur, British Open, and British Amateur championships

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (5 of 7)

Orr

/ (ɔː) /

noun

Robert Gordon, known as Bobby . born 1948, Canadian ice-hockey player

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (6 of 7)

Hull¹

/ (hʌl) /

noun

a city and port in NE England, in Kingston upon Hull unitary authority, East Riding of Yorkshire: fishing, food processing; two universities. Pop: 301 416 (2001). Official name: Kingston upon Hull

a city in SE Canada, in SW Quebec on the River Ottawa: a centre of the timber trade and associated industries. Pop: 66 246 (2001)

British Dictionary definitions for bobby (7 of 7)

Hull²

/ (hʌl) /

noun

Cordell. 1871–1955, US statesman; secretary of state (1933–44). He helped to found the U.N.: Nobel peace prize 1945

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Medical definitions for bobby

Fischer

[ fĭsh′ər ]

Hans 1881-1945

German chemist known for his research on the components of blood. He won a 1930 Nobel Prize for his work on the synthesis of hemin.

Scientific definitions for bobby

hull

[ hŭl ]

The dry outer covering of a fruit, seed, or nut; a husk.

The enlarged calyx of a fruit, such as a strawberry, that is usually green and easily detached.

Idioms and Phrases with bobby

Jones

see Davy Jones's locker; keep up (with the Joneses).

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noun, plural bob·bies. British Informal.

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