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bovver

[ bov-er ]

noun

, British Slang.
  1. troublemaking or rowdiness by street gang youths.

bovver

/ ˈbɒvə /

noun

  1. slang.
    1. rowdiness, esp caused by gangs of teenage youths
    2. ( as modifier )

      a bovver boy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bovver1

1965–70; representing Cockney pronunciation of bother (noun), probably originally as a euphemism
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bovver1

C20: slang pronunciation of bother
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Example Sentences

"I don't bovver," he said, with a cross look in the direction of his brother and sister Rochesters.

I want to show the presents Mr. Bovver has sent us from New York—one for each of us.

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