What does bobbish mean?
Bobbish means (UK, slang, dated) Hearty; in good spirits..
Bobbish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(UK, slang, dated) Hearty; in good spirits..
Example Sentences
"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."
“How do you do, Mr. Huxter,” the Prince of Fairoaks said in his most princely manner—“I hope you are very well.” “Pretty bobbish, thanky.”
Synonyms for bobbish
Antonyms for bobbish
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Word Forms
- more bobbish
- most bobbish
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How do you use bobbish in a sentence?
"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."
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