"bobby-dazzler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bobby-dazzlers [plural]
Etymology: From bobby + dazzler. Unknown. Originated in 19th century in the dialects of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bobby|dazzler}} bobby + dazzler, {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} bobby-dazzler (plural bobby-dazzlers)
  1. (informal, chiefly British and Australian) An attractive or excellent thing or person. Tags: Australian, British, informal Categories (topical): Appearance, People Synonyms: beautiful person, bobby dazzler, bobbydazzler
    Sense id: en-bobby-dazzler-en-noun-GXg26V~b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Lancashire English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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