billy

[US]/'bɪlɪ/
[UK]/ˈbɪli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of baton used by police officers for self-defense or crowd control
a flat-bottomed boat used for trading on inland waterways
a broad-brimmed low-crowned felt hat

Phrases & Collocations

billy goat

billy club

billy idol

billy joel

silly billy

Example Sentences

Billy is a talented musician.

Sheila and Billy are good friends.

Billy enjoys playing basketball in his free time.

Billy is known for his sense of humor.

Billy always wears a hat.

Billy's favorite color is blue.

Billy is a hardworking student.

Billy loves to travel and explore new places.

Billy has a pet dog named Max.

Billy's dream is to become a pilot.

Real-world Examples

Once there were three billy goats who were all called " Gruff."

Source: American Elementary School English 1

He did not want the billy goats to walk upon his bridge.

Source: American Elementary School English 1

If the animals wouldn't give their names they'd have to be booked as " billy" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2018 Collection

Billy, you just make yourself comfortable, watch whatever you want and help yourself to the fridge.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

Well, a " billy goat" is an animal.

Source: 2016 English Cafe

Billy, go away. - You disobeyed me.

Source: Stranger Things

Oh, Lilly, who's Billy? Oh my god, I'm rapper.

Source: Creative broadcast by YouTube star Lilly.

You got a good guy in billy.

Source: First Arrival (Season 2)

Billy. He was clerking you, wasn't he?

Source: Silk Season 1

Billy! Put your coat on, it’s cold outside!

Source: Langman OCLM-01 words

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