Boaby

Boaby

BO-bee ˈboːbi
Noun

Police. Can also mean penis (She’s pure gettin the boaby the night!!).

Etymology & History

Scottish slang with dual meaning. As "bobby" (police), from Sir Robert Peel who founded the police force. As slang for penis, distinctively Scottish pronunciation. Context-dependent usage emerged in 20th century Glasgow.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
Language
moderate
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Formality
very informal

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