British Royal Navy slang for an accountant or paymaster — the officer responsible for crew wages and financial records aboard a ship. 'Paybob' has an affectionate, slightly irreverent tone that reflects naval lower-deck culture's habit of nicknaming every rank and role. It is largely a historical term associated with the Royal Navy's administrative culture from the 19th through mid-20th century, though it may still be used informally in some naval circles.
Go see the paybob if you want to sort out your leave pay — he's usually in the office after morning rounds.
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(UK, naval, _, slang) An accountant.
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