Bob: meaning, definitions and examples

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bob

 

[ bษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

name

A shortened form of the name Robert, which is of Old German origin meaning 'bright fame'.

Synonyms

Robert

Examples of usage

  • Bob is coming over for dinner tonight.
  • My uncle's name is Bob.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A slang term for a person, especially a man.

Synonyms

guy, person

Examples of usage

  • He's a cool bob.
  • The bobs at the party were having a great time.

Translations

Translations of the word "bob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bob

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ‘ะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Bob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Bob

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Bob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Bob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒๅ‹ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ‘ะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Bob

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Bob

Etymology

The name Bob is a short form of the name Robert. Robert is of Old German origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name has been used widely in English-speaking countries and has become a popular nickname. The slang usage of 'bob' to refer to a person, especially a man, is informal and likely originated as a colloquial term.

See also: bobbing, bobble, bobcat, bobcut.