What does BILLY mean?

Billy

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:
1. A male given name, diminutive of William.
2. A club or bat, especially a short wooden one used as a weapon.
3. A billy goat, a male goat.

Pronunciations:
US: /ˈbɪli/
UK: /ˈbɪli/

Origin and Usage:
The name Billy is derived from the name William which means "resolute protection". It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
The word billy as a noun meaning a club or bat, especially a short wooden one used as a weapon, has been in use since the 1800s.
The word billy as a noun meaning a male goat has been in use since the 1900s.

Synonyms:
1. William
2. Club
3. Bat
4. Billy goat

Related Words:
1. Willy
2. Milly
3. Hilly
4. Tilly
5. Sully

Example Sentences:
1. Billy is a common nickname for William.
2. The burglar hit the guard with a billy and ran away.
3. The farmer had a herd of billy goats.