Early 20th century; earliest use found in ‘Taffrail’ (1883–1968) (real name Henry Dorling). Origin uncertain; perhaps from pay + bob, or from pay + Bob.
Definition of paybob in US English:
paybob
nounˈpeɪbɒb
services' slang
Paymaster.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in ‘Taffrail’ (1883–1968) (real name Henry Dorling). Origin uncertain; perhaps from pay + bob, or from pay + Bob.