Bobble
/ˈbɑː.bəl/verb
To move in an unsteady way, often up and down or side to side.
The child bobbled the ball before catching it.
Usage tips
Neutral
bobble a ball, bobble about, bobble along
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Using 'bobble' to describe uncertainty in decisions
She bobbled between two career choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Informal contexts often suit the word 'bobble' better
During casual conversations, people might use 'bobble' to describe playful movements.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In sports, a 'bobble' can indicate a mistake that is noticed by fans
He had a bobble during the game that cost them the match.
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