bobby
word
/ˈbɑbi/
BAH-bee
/bˈɒbi/
BO-bee
Definition
'Bobby' is an informal British English word for a police officer, especially in the United Kingdom.
Usage & Nuances
This term is informal and mostly heard in the UK; rarely used elsewhere. Not used for police in other countries. The word dates from the 19th century and comes from Sir Robert Peel, who founded the modern police force.
Spanish: policía (Reino Unido) - agente (Reino Unido)Portuguese (BR): policial (Reino Unido) - guarda (Reino Unido)Portuguese (PT): polícia (Reino Unido) - guarda (Reino Unido)Chinese (Simplified): 英国警察Chinese (Traditional): 英國警察Hindi: ब्रिटिश पुलिस (बॉबी)Arabic: شرطي بريطانيBengali: বব্বি (ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ অফিসার)Russian: бобби (британский полицейский)Japanese: ボビー（イギリスの警官）Vietnamese: bobby (cảnh sát Anh)Korean: 보비 (영국 경찰관)Turkish: bobby (İngiliz polisi)Urdu: بوبی (برطانوی پولیس افسر)Indonesian: bobby (polisi Inggris)
Example Sentences
Back in the day, every neighborhood had its own friendly bobby on patrol.
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The bobby helped the lost child find his parents.
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A bobby stands on the street corner every morning.
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Many tourists like to take a photo with a bobby.
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You can always spot a bobby by his tall helmet in London.
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If you're lost in the city, just ask a bobby for directions.
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