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.