Bobby

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑbi/

Definitions of bobby

noun a nickname or informal term for a police officer or constable

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother carries his bobby everywhere he goes.

A2 The police officer's name is Bobby.

B1 I always use a bobby pin to keep my hair in place.

B2 Bobby is a common nickname for people named Robert.

C1 The bobby on the beat helped direct traffic during the parade.

C2 The bobby's quick thinking prevented a potential disaster.

Examples of bobby in a Sentence

formal Bobby is a diligent employee who always completes his tasks on time.

informal I heard Bobby is throwing a party next weekend, are you going?

slang Bobby is a cool dude, we should hang out with him more often.

figurative Bobby's words were like a soothing balm to her troubled soul.

Grammatical Forms of bobby

• past tense: bobbed
• plural: bobbies
• comparative: more bobby
• superlative: most bobby
• present tense: bobbies
• future tense: will bobby
• perfect tense: have bobbed
• continuous tense: is bobbying
• singular: bobby
• positive degree: bobby
• infinitive: to bobby
• gerund: bobbying
• participle: bobbying

Origin and Evolution of bobby

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bobby' originated in England as a colloquial term for a police officer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bobby' became synonymous with police officers in the UK, particularly those in uniform. It is now commonly used to refer to police officers in a friendly or informal manner.