1. [N. Amer, informal] A short stout club used primarily by policemen
   "The officer carried a billy as part of his standard equipment";
   - truncheon, nightstick [N. Amer], baton, billystick [N. Amer], billy club [N. Amer]
    
2. Male goat
   "The billy goat's long beard and curved horns gave him a distinguished appearance";
   - billy goat, he-goat
    
3. [Brit] A light metal cooking pot used when camping
   "They boiled water for tea in their trusty billy";
   - billycan [Brit]

Derived forms: billies

Type of: caprine animal, club, goat

Encyclopedia: Billy, Don't Be a Hero