bobs
verb · noun
Form of bob , third-person singular of bob.
Simple meaning
To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bahbzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɑbz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of bob
To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
third-person singular of bob
To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
third-person singular of bob
Make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
noun
plural of bob
A bobbing motion; a quick up and down movement.
plural of bob
A curtsy.
plural of bob
A bobber (buoyant fishing device).
plural of bob
A bob haircut.
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This meaning: To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
Used this way, bobs is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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