Bob

usgb/bɑb/
verb

To move up and down in a quick and lively way.

The children loved to bob their heads to the music.
Visual representation of "bob" - To move up and down in a quick and lively way.

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Neutral

bob up and down,bob along,bob back

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Motion

This definition often relates to energetic movements.

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The balloon bobbed in the wind.
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Informal usage

Used informally, it can also suggest an easygoing attitude.

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Let's just bob along and see what happens.
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Cultural reference

It’s often used in contexts involving children or play.

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During the game, they would bob for apples.
Visual representation of the word "Bob"

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