The definition of bobsy-die in the dictionary is fuss; confusion; pandemonium.
Ruthanne SF VIP Location Midwest Oct 20, 2021 #1 The definition of bobsy-die in the dictionary is fuss; confusion; pandemonium.
S Shero Senior Member Location Transient in the Land of Oz Oct 21, 2021 #3 Bobsy-die is an early 19th century contraction of Bob's-a-dying and was used to describe sailors getting drunk and fighting.
Bobsy-die is an early 19th century contraction of Bob's-a-dying and was used to describe sailors getting drunk and fighting.
Ruthanne SF VIP Location Midwest Oct 21, 2021 Original Poster #5 Shero said: Bobsy-die is an early 19th century contraction of Bob's-a-dying and was used to describe sailors getting drunk and fighting. Click to expand... You are right. I read that in one of the definitions I saw.
Shero said: Bobsy-die is an early 19th century contraction of Bob's-a-dying and was used to describe sailors getting drunk and fighting. Click to expand... You are right. I read that in one of the definitions I saw.