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BOB · noun · slang
A shilling; historically small change.
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British slang for a shilling (pre-decimal); still heard in phrases about money.
“It cost a few bob back in the day.”
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bob In A Sentence
It cost a few bob back in the day.
Origin & Usage
Long-standing British slang for the shilling; exact origin unknown, sometimes linked to Sir Robert Walpole.
People Also Ask
What is a bob in British slang?
It's a shilling from the pre-decimal era, and it survives in phrases about money like 'a few bob.'
How much is a bob worth today?
A shilling was 12 old pence, equivalent to 5 pence after decimalisation in 1971 — though 'a few bob' now just loosely means some money.
Where does 'bob' for a shilling come from?
The exact origin is unknown; it's sometimes linked to Sir Robert 'Bob' Walpole, but this is unconfirmed.
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