Bobble: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobble

[ ˈbɒb.əl ]

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in fashion

A small ball or tuft of fabric, typically on a garment or a hat.

Synonyms

knob, pompom, tassel

Examples of usage

The beanie hat had a cute bobble on top.
The sweater had colorful bobbles on the sleeves.

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in sports

To mishandle or fumble the ball in a sports game, especially in baseball or cricket.

Synonyms

drop, fumble, mishandle

Examples of usage

The outfielder bobbled the ball, allowing the runner to advance.
The fielder bobbled the catch, resulting in a dropped ball.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balançar

🇮🇳 हिलना

🇩🇪 wackeln

🇮🇩 goyang

🇺🇦 трястися

🇵🇱 kiwać się

🇯🇵 ガタガタ揺れる

🇫🇷 osciller

🇪🇸 mecer

🇹🇷 sallanmak

🇰🇷 흔들리다

🇸🇦 يهتز

🇨🇿 kývat se

🇸🇰 kymácať sa

🇨🇳 摇晃

🇸🇮 zibati se

🇮🇸 vagga

🇰🇿 тербелу

🇬🇪 ქანაობა

🇦🇿 titrəmək

🇲🇽 mecer

Word origin

The word 'bobble' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'bob' meaning 'to move up and down with a short, jerky motion'. It initially referred to a small object hanging or shaking loosely, which later evolved to describe the small decorative balls or tufts seen on clothing or accessories today.