bobbie
word
/ˈbɑbi/
BAH-bee
/ˈbɒbi/
BO-bee
Definition
A 'bobbie' is an informal term in British English for a police officer, especially in the UK. The word is not generally used outside the United Kingdom.
Usage & Nuances
'Bobbie' is old-fashioned and informal, mostly heard in British English. It is commonly used to refer specifically to uniformed police officers. Not used in the US or most other English-speaking countries. Sometimes spelled 'bobby'.
Spanish: policía (británico)Portuguese (BR): policial britânicoPortuguese (PT): polícia britânicoChinese (Simplified): 英国警察Chinese (Traditional): 英國警察Hindi: ब्रिटिश पुलिस अफसरArabic: شرطي بريطانيBengali: ববি (ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ) - পুলিশ অফিসার (ইউকে)Russian: бобби (британский полицейский) - полицейский (в Британии)Japanese: ボビー（英国の警官）Vietnamese: cảnh sát Bobbie (Anh) - cảnh sát (ở Anh)Korean: 보비(영국 경찰) - 경찰관(영국식)Turkish: bobbie (İngiliz polis memuru) - İngiliz polisiUrdu: بابی (برطانوی پولیس اہلکار)Indonesian: bobbie (polisi Inggris) - polisi (Britania)
Example Sentences
A bobbie wears a tall helmet.
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The bobbie is helping children cross the street.
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I saw a bobbie talking to tourists in London.
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If you get lost, just ask a bobbie for directions.
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There’s always a friendly bobbie around in this neighborhood.
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My grandfather used to call all policemen 'bobbie'.
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