sawbones
noun
UK/ˈsɔː.bəʊnz/
US/ˈsɑː.boʊnz/
Definitions of sawbones noun
- 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.