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/ˈbɪli/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A male goat.
The farmer raised a billy for his herd.
A slang term for a police officer, especially in British English.
The billy on the corner was keeping an eye on the street.
A billycan, a container for boiling water or cooking over a fire.
We brewed tea in the billy while camping in the woods.
verb
To strike or beat someone, often used in the context of punishment.
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
A term for a police officer.
Watch out, there's a billy over there.
A term of endearment for a significant other or close friend.
Hey, billy, did you see that movie?