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bobolee
What does bobolee mean?
A person who is repeatedly blamed or abused; from the Judas effigy beaten on Good Friday.
"They treat him like a bobolee, always making him the fault."
Origin
Trinidadian; from the Good Friday tradition of beating a 'Bobolee' (Judas) effigy.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bobolee?
A bobolee is a pushover, someone who is repeatedly blamed, abused or treated as a scapegoat or punching bag.
Where does the word bobolee come from?
It comes from the Trinidadian Good Friday tradition of beating a 'Bobolee', an effigy of Judas.
How do you use bobolee in a sentence?
You might say 'they treat him like a bobolee', meaning he's always made to take the blame.
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