bobbery Synonyms & Antonyms
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Bobbery as a Noun
1
A squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance.
Bobbery as an Interjection
1
Oh dear! Alas! Good lord!
Word Forms & Grammar
bobbery (plural bobberies)
bobbery
Words That Rhyme With Bobbery
Origin of Bobbery
Origin 1: Uncertain; occurs earliest in British thieves' cant and Chinese Pidgin English, as well as extensively throughout British dialect. In origin, unrelated to the Anglo-Indian exclamation.[1]
Origin 2: Alteration of Hindi बाप रे (bāp re, “O father!”).[2]
Quick Facts About Bobbery
| Part of speech | noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance |
| Plural | bobberies |