Bob

n.

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A small amount of any currency, generally loose change.

In use

I cayant go tew de slots witcha girl boy 'cos I happent a bob tew me name!

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I am unable to accompany you to the slot machines, my dear, for I have not a penny to my name!

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  • Gis two bob luh?A request for a small cash loan, often delivered with an undertone of menace; originally…
  • Bob ta me nameBeing completely broke with not a single penny to one's name.
  • Yolk a me bobA placeholder phrase used when one cannot recall the name of something.
  • SchlowCents or small change in currency.