Synonyms for bobby
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bob-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɒb i |
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Définition of bobby
Origin :- "London policeman," 1844, from Mr. (later Sir) Robert Peel (1788-1850), Home Secretary who introduced the Metropolitan Police Act (10 Geo IV, c.44) of 1829. Cf. peeler.
- noun police officer
- When he tried the knocker, a bobby came along and stopped him.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- It's a hundred years since I saw you, Bobby, and at least a million since I saw your friend.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- There was a special reason why Bobby felt relieved to get to U.
- Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
- Bobby was not looking into the glass, but into her beautiful face.
- Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
- In a quiet, unobtrusive way Bobby was rather proud of himself.
- Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
- Thayer responded, seizing Bobby's hand in his own firm clasp.
- Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
- Bobby had seen the memoranda for the supper, and had advised her in regard to some of the details.
- Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
- "I'll ask Lee, when he gets over his funeral," Bobby suggested.
- Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
- "She Mrs. Lorimer looks very natural," Bobby replied gravely.
- Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
- "Beatrix had nothing to do with that," Bobby blazed forth angrily.
- Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
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