Phrase guide

Boris bike

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈbɒɹɪs ˈbaɪk/
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noun

Meaning 1

A bicycle offered for hire in London, England as part of a bike-share scheme launched in 2010.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

After former Mayor of London Boris Johnson, associated with the launch of the hire scheme.