billy

noun

Definition of billynext
as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment police officers carry a billy while patrolling on foot

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Recent Examples of billy Also called billy button, sun ball, golf beauty, drumstick, and woolly head, craspedia stands out for its globe-like shape that sits atop a bare stem. — Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 And almost certainly cross $1 billion globally, with $2 billy still in its sights. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 Since then, billy woods has dropped Golliwog, while Elucid did the solo album Revelator. — Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025 Then the billy bedded down, pinning us behind a lone spruce tree for over an hour. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billy
  1. cane
  2. baton
Noun
  • Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cane
Noun
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Omaha Police Department said officers will continue to carry tasers, batons, OC spray and firearms.
    — Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of baton

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“Billy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billy. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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