Bobby

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See also: bobby

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Bob +‎ -y

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈbɑbi/
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  • Audio (AU):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒbi

Proper noun

Bobby

  1. A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
    • 1944 Mazo de la Roche, The Building of Jalna, Dundurn Press Ltd (2009), →ISBN, page 163:
      It was a real irritation to Robert's parents to hear Adeline call him Bobby. They tried to intimate their disapproval by pronouncing his name very distinctly when they addressed him.
  2. A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.
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