Bobble
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
noun
A small decoration or pom-pom made from gathered or looped fibers.
Her hat was adorned with a colorful bobble on top.
Usage tips
Neutral
bobble hat, festival bobble, decorative bobble
verb
To fail to hold onto something, such as a ball or a situation.
He bobbled the ball during practice, causing frustration among his teammates.
Usage tips
Neutral
bobble the pass, bobble the opportunity, bobble during the game
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
noun
A small decoration or pom-pom made from gathered or looped fibers.
Her hat was adorned with a colorful bobble on top.
Usage tips
Neutral
bobble hat, festival bobble, decorative bobble
verb
To fail to hold onto something, such as a ball or a situation.
He bobbled the ball during practice, causing frustration among his teammates.
Usage tips
Neutral
bobble the pass, bobble the opportunity, bobble during the game
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.
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.
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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