bobbery

[ bob-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural bob·ber·ies.

1. a disturbance; brawl.

bobbery

/ ˈbɒbərɪ /

noun

1. Also calledbobbery pack a mixed pack of hunting dogs, often not belonging to any of the hound breeds
2. informal.
   a noisy commotion

adjective

1. informal.
   noisy or excitable

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbery¹

First recorded in 1810–20, bobbery is from Hindi bāp re “O father!”

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbery¹

C19: from Hindi bāp re , literally: oh father!

Example Sentences

There was the spectacular save in Round 1 of the playoffs against Tampa Bay that they’re calling The Bobbery, one that will forever be part of Panthers lore.

From Seattle Times

I'm not going to kick up a bobbery now when I'm given back my spurs.

From Project Gutenberg

If now I dared sever from "tousle-mops" clever One tress, there would be a rare bobbery, bobbery.

From Project Gutenberg

"He makes bobbery with his wife."

From Project Gutenberg

A squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance; as, to raise a bobbery.

From Project Gutenberg