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?