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bobsy-die

Pronunciation: /ˌbɒbzɪˈdʌɪ/

Definition of bobsy-die

noun

[mass noun] dialect & NZ
  • a great deal of fuss or trouble:she’ll kick up bobsy-die later

Origin:

early 19th century: contraction of earlier Bob's-a-dying

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