Bobbish
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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