Meaning & Definition of word "Billy"

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?