bob

verb
UK: /bɒb/
US: /bɑːb/

  1. To move quickly up and down, especially in water.

    1. The cork will bob on the water's surface if you let it go. [ ] [ ]
    2. The little boat began to bob violently in the increasingly rough sea. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a quick, short movement up and down.

    1. She bobbed her head in agreement with what I said. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bobbed down behind the wall, hoping they wouldn't see him. [ ] [ ]
bob noun

  1. A short haircut where the hair is about chin-length all around.

    1. She decided to get a bob because it's easier to manage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actress debuted a sleek, modern bob at the film premiere last night. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quick, short movement.

    1. With a bob of her head, she signaled us to enter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child gave a little bob as he tried to catch the floating balloon. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bob" in English means: To move quickly up and down, especially in water., To make a quick, short movement up and down..

The phonetic transcription of "bob" is /bɒb/ in British English and /bɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "bob": "The cork will bob on the water's surface if you let it go.". More examples on the page.