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bobby

/ˈbɑbi/
/ˈbɒbi/
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Other forms: bobbies

Definitions of bobby
  1. noun
    an informal term for a British policeman
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    type of:
    officer, police officer, policeman
    a member of a police force
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbɑbi/
UK
/ˈbɒbi/
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