A Few Bob

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ə fjuː bɑb/

Definitions of a few bob

noun informal term for British currency (pounds)

Example Sentences

A1 I found a few bob in my pocket.

A2 She managed to save up a few bob for her vacation.

B1 He earns quite a few bob working overtime.

B2 Investing in stocks can help you make a few bob.

C1 He inherited quite a few bob from his rich uncle.

C2 She made a few bob selling her artwork at the gallery.

Examples of a few bob in a Sentence

formal He was able to save up a few bob by cutting back on unnecessary expenses.

informal I can lend you a few bob if you're short on cash.

slang I found a great deal on this jacket, only cost me a few bob.

figurative Investing in that property turned out to be a wise decision, as it made him a few bob in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of a few bob

plural

a few bobs

comparative

fewer bobs

superlative

fewest bobs

present tense

have a few bob

future tense

will have a few bob

perfect tense

have had a few bob

continuous tense

are having a few bob

singular

a bob

positive degree

few bobs

infinitive

to have a few bob

gerund

having a few bob

participle

had a few bob

Origin and Evolution of a few bob

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'a few bob' originated in British slang.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small amount of money, 'bob' was a common slang term for a shilling in British currency. Over time, the term evolved to refer to any small amount of money, regardless of currency denomination.