Definitions

1. noun

a young man, especially one in his teens or early twenties, often wearing a uniform or hat as a servant, messenger, or attendant, especially to a police officer or a gardener.

“The young bobby was helping his elderly neighbor with her groceries.”

2. noun

a small, usually ornamental, pin or stud, especially one used to fasten a garment or a hat.

“She used a bobby pin to secure her loose hair.”

3. verb

to pin or fasten something with a bobby pin or similar device.

“She bobbyed her skirt to prevent it from riding up.”

4. proper noun

Bobby, a given name of Scottish origin.

“Bobby Orr is a famous Canadian ice hockey player.”