bo

Long fighting pole

A bo is a wooden staff used in martial arts, typically about six feet long: She practices with a bo.

Also spelled bō. (Capitalized Bo is a given name; BO is body odor or box office.)

address

hey

Informal greeting or summons

  • friendNon-kin mutual bond
  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion

informal · friendly · casual · familiar · Southern · affectionate

hobo

traveler

One who journeys

drifter · rail · tramp

exclamation

startle

Frighten suddenly

  • surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
  • scareCause sudden fright
  • booShout to startle or jeer

shout · sudden · fright

Opposites
weapon type/blade vs. blunt

bokatana

Curved Japanese fighting blade

sword · blade · knife · tanto · wakizashi

weapon construction/material complexity

bokatana

Curved Japanese fighting blade

firearm · gun · crossbow · pistol · rifle

weapon range

bobrass knuckles

Hand-worn striking weapon

knuckle dusters · push dagger · short stick

Phrases
Family

bow, elbow, bowed, bowing, bows, oxbow

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G