Bob
verb
To move up and down in a quick and lively way.
The children loved to bob their heads to the music.
Usage tips
Neutral
bob up and down,bob along,bob back
noun
A short haircut that is cut straight around the head at about jaw-level.
She decided to get a bob for summer.
Usage tips
Neutral
bob cut,classic bob,layered bob
verb
To move up and down in a quick and lively way.
The children loved to bob their heads to the music.
Usage tips
Neutral
bob up and down,bob along,bob back
noun
A short haircut that is cut straight around the head at about jaw-level.
She decided to get a bob for summer.
Usage tips
Neutral
bob cut,classic bob,layered bob
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Motion
This definition often relates to energetic movements.
The balloon bobbed in the wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal usage
Used informally, it can also suggest an easygoing attitude.
Let's just bob along and see what happens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural reference
It’s often used in contexts involving children or play.
During the game, they would bob for apples.
Pro Tip 1/3Motion
This definition often relates to energetic movements.
The balloon bobbed in the wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal usage
Used informally, it can also suggest an easygoing attitude.
Let's just bob along and see what happens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural reference
It’s often used in contexts involving children or play.
During the game, they would bob for apples.
Pro Tip 1/3Motion
This definition often relates to energetic movements.
The balloon bobbed in the wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal usage
Used informally, it can also suggest an easygoing attitude.
Let's just bob along and see what happens.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural reference
It’s often used in contexts involving children or play.
During the game, they would bob for apples.
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