Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bobbed
verb
/bɔbd/
Definition
To move up and down quickly and lightly.
Examples
- The boat bobbed on the waves as the storm passed.
- She bobbed her head to the music while dancing at the party.
- His hair was bobbed, giving him a fresh look.
Meaning
In this context, ‘bobbed’ refers to the action of something moving or being cut in a manner that causes it to rise and fall or to shorten.
Synonyms
- dipped
- nodded
- bounced
- jigged
