bobstick

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Meaning · English

A shilling.

Register: slang

Examples

Crump, having fortified himself with a bobstick of rum slim, moved cautiously among the crowds who bustled along Fleet Street.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bobstick” mean?

A shilling.

Is “bobstick” formal or informal?

bobstick is generally slang.