Bobbies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbä-bē/ bob·by

Meaning & Definition of Bobbies

Bobbies (noun)

  1. police officer

Bobbies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "asked a passing London bobby for directions"

    similar: bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers, shamuses (slang)
    related: patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat (slang), men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators
    near: civilians

Related Entry: Bobby (noun)

Bobby is a different word from Bobbies. The synonyms below are for bobby, not for bobbies.

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "asked a passing London bobby for directions"

    similar: bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bobbies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bobbies:

Slang: bulls, flatfeet, shamuses
Chiefly British: constables
coppers, cops, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers

Related Words for Bobbies

patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat, men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators

Near Antonyms of Bobbies

civilians

Origin & Etymology of Bobbies

Bobby, nickname for Robert, after Sir Robert Peel, who organized the London police force

First known use: 1839

Frequently Asked Questions about Bobbies

What does "Bobbies" mean?

"Bobbies" means police officer. As a noun, it is defined as: police officer.

What is another word for "Bobbies"?

Other words for "Bobbies" include bulls, constables, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes and lawmen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bobbies" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bobbies"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bobbies". Common alternatives include bulls, constables, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers and policemen.

What is a slang word for "Bobbies"?

Slang words for "Bobbies" include bulls, flatfeet and shamuses.

How do you use "Bobbies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bobbies" in a sentence: "asked a passing London bobby for directions".

Is "Bobbies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bobbies" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bobbies"?

"Bobbies" is pronounced /ˈbä-bē/ and divided into syllables as bob·by.

What is the origin of the word "Bobbies"?

"Bobbies" comes from Bobby, nickname for Robert, after Sir Robert Peel, who organized the London police force. First known use: 1839.