Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bobbitt

noun

ˈbäbit

Definition

A term often used to refer to a specific case or phenomenon related to the act of harming or altering one’s body, famously associated with a highly publicized event in the 1990s.

Examples

Many people are familiar with the bobbitt incident that changed the way society views domestic violence.
In discussions about relationships, the term ‘bobbitt’ may arise to describe extreme actions stemming from betrayal.

Meaning

The term bobbitt can imply a drastic or extreme action taken against someone, particularly in a relationship context, often linked to themes of revenge or betrayal.