What is another word for Dobby?

Pronunciation: [dˈɒbi] (IPA)

The word "Dobby" is commonly associated with the beloved house-elf character from the Harry Potter series. However, there are several synonyms that can be used instead of "Dobby" to provide variety in language. These synonyms include: servant, helper, assistant, minion, lackey, underling, attendant, vassal, henchman, and flunky. Each of these words convey a sense of subservience and obedience, which is consistent with the character of Dobby. Using synonyms can help add depth and texture to your writing, as well as help you avoid being repetitive.

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What are the hypernyms for Dobby?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dobby

"'Tis kind o' Dobby," he admitted.
"Uncle William The Man Who Was Shif'less"
Jennette Lee
But I'm doitered, And doting like a Dobby.
"Krindlesyke"
Wilfrid Wilson Gibson
When, however, more than 4 leaves are required for the weaving of a pattern, a Dobby loom, of the nature of that shown in Fig.
"The Jute Industry: From Seed to Finished Cloth"
T. Woodhouse and P. Kilgour

Famous quotes with Dobby

  • Putin’s proxy army was almost certainly guilty of killing the passengers on the Malaysia Airlines jet that came down in eastern Ukraine. He has questions to answer about the death of Alexander Litvinenko, pitilessly poisoned in a London restaurant. As for his reign in Moscow, he is allegedly the linchpin of a vast post-Soviet gangster kleptocracy, and is personally said to be the richest man on the planet. Journalists who oppose him get shot. His rivals find themselves locked up. Despite looking a bit like Dobby the House Elf, he is a ruthless and manipulative tyrant.
    Boris Johnson

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