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Bobbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobbing

 

[ หˆbษ‘หbษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sea activity

The act of moving up and down in a body of water, typically the ocean, in a rhythmic motion. It can be caused by waves, currents, or deliberate action.

Synonyms

floating, rocking, swaying

Examples of usage

  • The boat's gentle bobbing was soothing to the passengers.
  • The bobbing of the buoy indicated the strength of the tide.
Context #2 | Noun

hairstyle

A hairstyle where the hair is cut short and styled into a round shape, often with curls or waves. Popularized in the 1920s.

Synonyms

bobcut, flapper style, short hairstyle

Examples of usage

  • Her bobbing hair framed her face beautifully.
  • She decided to get a bobbing haircut for a fresh look.
Context #3 | Verb

fishing technique

The act of moving a baited fishing line up and down in the water to attract fish. It is a method commonly used in angling.

Synonyms

angling, dipping, trolling

Examples of usage

  • He was bobbing for trout in the clear stream.
  • She bobbed the lure in the water to mimic a struggling insect.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balanรงando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wippend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengangguk-angguk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะนะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŠไธ‹ใซๅ‹•ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se balancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balanceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sallanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃุฑุฌุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houpรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠไธ‹ๆ‘†ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zibanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rpษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balanceo

Word origin

The word 'bobbing' has a rich history with multiple meanings. The term originated from the Middle English word 'bobben', meaning 'to move up and down'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various contexts, from sea activity to hairstyling. The fishing technique of bobbing also has historical significance, dating back to early angling practices. Today, 'bobbing' continues to be a versatile term used in different fields.

See also: bob, bobble, bobcat, bobcut.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,048, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.