Bob: meaning, definitions and examples

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bob

[ bɒb ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

name

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

Synonyms

Robert.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bob	This is a more formal version of the nickname 'bob'. It can be used in writing or formal introductions. This is Bob; he is our new project manager. Bob received the Employee of the Month award.
Robert	This is the formal and full version of the name. It's often used in official documents, formal meetings, or when addressing someone with respect. Mr. Robert Smith will be joining us for the meeting. Robert was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community.

Word

Description / Examples

bob

This is a more formal version of the nickname 'bob'. It can be used in writing or formal introductions.

This is Bob; he is our new project manager.
Bob received the Employee of the Month award.

Robert

This is the formal and full version of the name. It's often used in official documents, formal meetings, or when addressing someone with respect.

Mr. Robert Smith will be joining us for the meeting.
Robert was honored for his outstanding contributions to the community.

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bob	In a different context, it can also refer to a short, jerky motion, like bobbing up and down in the water. It's more specific and descriptive. The boat bobbed up and down on the waves. He bobbed his head to the music.
person	A neutral and more formal term. It is appropriate in any context where you need to refer to an individual without specifying their gender or in more formal or written communications. Each person must sign the document. A person in the crowd shouted for help.
guy	A casual and informal term used to refer to a man or boy. It can be used in everyday conversation without any specific connotation. I met this guy at the party last night. That guy over there is my brother.

Word

Description / Examples

bob

In a different context, it can also refer to a short, jerky motion, like bobbing up and down in the water. It's more specific and descriptive.

The boat bobbed up and down on the waves.
He bobbed his head to the music.

person

A neutral and more formal term. It is appropriate in any context where you need to refer to an individual without specifying their gender or in more formal or written communications.

Each person must sign the document.
A person in the crowd shouted for help.

guy

A casual and informal term used to refer to a man or boy. It can be used in everyday conversation without any specific connotation.

I met this guy at the party last night.
That guy over there is my brother.

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:

🇵🇹 Bob

🇮🇳 बॉब

🇩🇪 Bob

🇮🇩 Bob

🇺🇦 Боб

🇵🇱 Bob

🇯🇵 ボブ

🇫🇷 Bob

🇪🇸 Bob

🇹🇷 Bob

🇰🇷 밥

🇸🇦 بوب

🇨🇿 Bob

🇸🇰 Bob

🇨🇳 鲍勃

🇸🇮 Bob

🇮🇸 Bob

🇰🇿 Боб

🇬🇪 ბობ

🇦🇿 Bob

🇲🇽 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.