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bob

[bɑːb]

bob Definition

  • 1to move up and down repeatedly, especially in water
  • 2a short haircut for women or men, typically with the hair cut straight across the head at about jaw-level

Using bob: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bob" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The buoy bobbed up and down in the waves.

  • Example

    She decided to get a bob haircut for the summer.

  • Example

    The cork bobbed on the surface of the water.

bob Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bob

Phrases with bob

  • bob up

    appear suddenly or unexpectedly

    Example

    Questions about his past always seem to bob up.

  • bob and weave

    move quickly and unpredictably to avoid something

    Example

    The boxer bobbed and weaved to avoid his opponent's punches.

  • bob for apples

    a game in which apples are placed in a tub or basin of water and participants must try to pick them up using only their teeth

    Example

    We played bobbing for apples at the Halloween party.

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Summary: bob in Brief

The word 'bob' [bɑːb] can be used as a verb to describe a repeated up-and-down motion, such as a buoy bobbing in the water. It can also refer to a short haircut that is straight across the head at about jaw-level, commonly known as a 'bob'. Phrases like 'bob up' and 'bob and weave' denote sudden appearances and quick movements, respectively.

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