Bobbish

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Hearty; in good spirits. UK, dated, slang

    ""The pigs is well," said Mr. Squeers, "the cows is well, and the boys is bobbish. Young Sprouter has been a-winking, has he? I'll wink him when I get back.""

Example

More examples

""The pigs is well," said Mr. Squeers, "the cows is well, and the boys is bobbish. Young Sprouter has been a-winking, has he? I'll wink him when I get back.""

Etymology

From bob + -ish.

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