billy

[ˈbɪli]

billy Definition

  • 1a club or bat, especially a wooden one used in certain games
  • 2a male goat
  • 3a can or metal pot for cooking food over an open fire

Using billy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "billy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He hit the ball with his billy.

  • Example

    The billy goat was grazing in the field.

  • Example

    They cooked beans in the billy over the campfire.

billy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for billy

  • bat
  • club
  • stick
  • ram
  • he-goat

Phrases with billy

  • billy club

    a heavy stick carried by police officers for use as a weapon

    Example

    The officer used his billy club to subdue the suspect.

  • billy no mates

    a person who has no friends or companions

    Example

    He always sits alone at lunch; he's a bit of a billy no mates.

  • tea made by boiling water in a billy over a campfire

    Example

    After a long hike, they stopped to make some billy tea and rest.

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Summary: billy in Brief

The term 'billy' [ˈbɪli] can refer to a wooden club or bat used in games, a male goat, or a can or metal pot for cooking food over an open fire. It is also used in phrases like 'billy club,' a heavy stick carried by police officers, and 'billy no mates,' meaning a person with no friends. 'Billy tea' refers to tea made by boiling water in a billy over a campfire.

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