Meaning & Definition of word "Billy"

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    Billy

    /ˈbɪli/

    noun:

    • 1. A male goat.
      • Example: The farmer raised a billy for his herd.
    • 2. A slang term for a police officer, especially in British English.
      • Example: The billy on the corner was keeping an eye on the street.
    • 3. A billycan, a container for boiling water or cooking over a fire.
      • Example: We brewed tea in the billy while camping in the woods.

    verb:

    • 1. To strike or beat someone, often used in the context of punishment.
      • Example: The bully threatened to billy the younger kids at school.

    Etymology

    Possibly derived from 'William', often used as a familiar form of the name.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Billy Goat:

    A male goat, often used in idiomatic expressions.

    Billy no-mates:

    A slang term referring to someone who is alone or without friends.

    Billy the Kid:

    A nickname for a famous American outlaw.

    Related Words

    buck:

    A term for a male deer or goat.

    kid:

    A young goat or a child.

    Slang Meanings of billy

    Meaning: A term for a police officer.

    Example Sentence: Watch out, there's a billy over there.

    Meaning: A term of endearment for a significant other or close friend.

    Example Sentence: Hey, billy, did you see that movie?