sawbones

noun

UK/ˈsɔː.bəʊnz/
US/ˈsɑː.boʊnz/

Definitions of sawbones noun

  1. Countable

    An informal term for a doctor, especially a surgeon who performs medical operations.

    • The sawbones said, "I reckon you will need at least six weeks off to fully recover."

    • You'd better go and see a sawbones.

    • He heeded the advice of the sawbones and cancelled all his travel plans.