We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Find out more

Subscriber login

Library card login

Other

X Close menu

Dictionary Language resources

bob3

Syllabification: (bob)

Pronunciation: /bäb/

British informal

Translate bob | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish

Definition of bob

noun (plural same)

a shilling.
used with reference to a moderately large but unspecified amount of money:those vases are worth a few bob

Origin:

late 18th century: of unknown origin

bob in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of bob in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

| Cite

More results for bob

Result list for bob

More words in this category

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

GET PRO ►

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.

SHOP NOW ►

monocular

/ məˈnäkyələr

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

See full definition »