Sawbones

usgb/ˈsɔːbəʊnz/
noun

A doctor or surgeon.

I need to visit the sawbones to get my arm checked.
Visual representation of "sawbones" - A doctor or surgeon

Often appears as...

  • visit the sawbones
  • call the sawbones

Usage tips

Colloquial, Neutral

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Visual representation of "sawbones"
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Slang Term

Sawbones is a slang term, used informally when referring to a doctor or surgeon.

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After the accident, he joked about needing to see the sawbones.
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Historical Flavor

The term 'sawbones' has a historical context and may evoke images of early, rudimentary medical practices.

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During the play set in the 1800s, the character called for the sawbones after a duel.
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Often Humorous

Using 'sawbones' can add humor, especially in casual conversation or in fictional settings.

Illustration for Often Humorous
Ask the sawbones if he can fix my creaky knee!
Visual representation of the word "Sawbones"

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