BOC

What Does BOC Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BOC means "But of Course" and "British Overseas Citizen."

But of Course

The abbreviation BOC is often used as a straightforward abbreviation of the phrase "But of Course."

British Overseas Citizen

BOC is also used as an abbreviation of "British Overseas Citizen" to refer to a category of British nationality granted to people connected with British Overseas Territories. BOC is one of a number of categories of British nationality. Others include:

• "British National (Overseas) (BNO).
• "British Overseas Territories Citizen" (BOTC).
• "British Protected Person" (BPP).

Further details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

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When I write BOC, I mean this:

"But of Course"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of BOC

"But of Course" is, by far, the most common meaning for BOC when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

BOC
Definition:	But of Course
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of BOC

"British Overseas Citizen" is another common definition for BOC.

BOC
Definition:	British Overseas Citizen
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

Example of BOC Used in a Text

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