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sawbones Definition and Meaning in English (sawbones definition)

noun
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Sawbones definition: An informal and often jocular or derogatory term for a surgeon or doctor.

Definitions of Sawbones

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    An informal and often jocular or derogatory term for a surgeon or doctor.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old sawbones finally agreed to operate on his knee.”

casual

“He's a bit of a sawbones, but he gets the job done.”

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