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A Bobby is a British policeman. The London police force was founded by Robert Peel, and policemen are therefore known as Bobbies or Peelers.
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What is the English slang for a cop on the beat?
A bobby.
What is a slang term for a police officer in Britain?
bobby
Old slang word meaning attractive woman?
old slang for an attractive woman: a bobby dazzler of a vamp
Why is the English policeman called a bobby?
Slang term for a policeman (usually a constable)
What is one thousand pounds in cockney slang?
Apple core Bobby Moore (from 'score')
What do they call a police man in London?
A policeman is a policeman. However, there are several slang or colloquial terms that are sometimes used including bobby, cop, copper, old bill.
What does the British Phrase bobby mean?
Bobby is a (slang) name for a policeman. Sir Robert Peel established the modern police force in 1829. His christian name, Robert or in shortened form Bob gave rise to policemen being called 'Bobbies'. Also, from his surname, they were also called 'Peelers'
What musical instrument is called a harpoon?
The "mouth harp" is slang for harmonica. That's where it originated -- morphing into "harp" or "harpoon". You can hear it used in a song called Me and Bobby McGee, by Kris Kristofferson: "I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana, was playin' low while Bobby sang the blues ..."
What is slang for knees Wheels are slang for feet?
Dogs is slang for feet.Wheels is slang for car.
Is slang rude?
No, not necessarily. Some slang can be, but most slang is not.
What is slang for can?
The slang for can is ''diddy''
What is the meaning of slang word?
This word "Slang" is an abbreviation of "Sick Language" i.e. SLANG. and in slang "Sick" means "Cool".
