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bobbery
[ bob-uh-ree ]
noun
plural bobberies.
- a disturbance; brawl.
bobbery
/ ˈɒəɪ /
noun
- Also calledbobbery pack a mixed pack of hunting dogs, often not belonging to any of the hound breeds
- informal.a noisy commotion
adjective
- informal.noisy or excitable
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bobbery1
First recorded in 1810–20, bobbery is from Hindi bāp re “O father!”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bobbery1
C19: from Hindi bāp re , literally: oh father!
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Example Sentences
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There was the spectacular save in Round 1 of the playoffs against Tampa Bay that they’re calling The Bobbery, one that will forever be part of Panthers lore.
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I'm not going to kick up a bobbery now when I'm given back my spurs.
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If now I dared sever from "tousle-mops" clever One tress, there would be a rare bobbery, bobbery.
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"He makes bobbery with his wife."
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A squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance; as, to raise a bobbery.
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