Bobby — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbä-bē/ bob·by

Meaning & Definition of Bobby

Bobby (noun)

  1. police officer

Bobby (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: 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

Related Entry: Bobby socks (plural noun)

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

  1. as in anklet, bootee

    similar: anklet, bootee, kneesock, support hose, hosiery, hose, sock, stocking

Related Entry: Bobby-soxer (noun)

Bobby-soxer is a different word from Bobby. The synonyms below are for bobby-soxer, not for bobby.

  1. as in schoolgirl, teenybopper

    similar: junior miss, schoolgirl, subdebutante, teenybopper, filly, girl, lass, lassie, miss, missy, nymph, sheila (Australian & New Zealand), gamine, hoyden, pixie, romp, snip, tomboy

Related Entry: Bobby-soxers (noun)

Bobby-soxers is a different word from Bobby. The synonyms below are for bobby-soxers, not for bobby.

  1. as in schoolgirls, teenyboppers

    similar: junior misses, schoolgirls, subdebutantes, teenyboppers, fillies, girls, lasses, lassies, misses, missies, nymphs, sheilas (Australian & New Zealand), gamines, hoydens, pixies, romps, snips, tomboys

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bobby

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bobby:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus
Chiefly British: constable
cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Bobby

patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Bobby

civilian

Word Forms of Bobby

Inflections: bobbies

Origin & Etymology of Bobby

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

First known use: 1839

Words & Phrases Containing Bobby

bobby pin, bobby socks, bobby-soxer

Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby

What does "Bobby" mean?

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

What is another word for "Bobby"?

Other words for "Bobby" include bull, constable, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme and lawman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bobby" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bobby"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bobby". Common alternatives include bull, constable, cop, copper, flatfoot, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer and police officer.

What is a slang word for "Bobby"?

Slang words for "Bobby" include bull, flatfoot and shamus.

How do you use "Bobby" in a sentence?

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

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

"Bobby" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bobby"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Bobby"?

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