Bobbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobbled

 

[ หˆbรค-bษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports term

To bobble means to mishandle or fumble a ball or object, especially in sports. It typically refers to the moment when a player loses control of the ball, leading to a mistake or an opportunity for an opponent. This can occur due to a lack of focus, poor technique, or a sudden change in the environment, like weather conditions. Bobbling often leads to a loss of possession and can affect the outcome of a game.

Synonyms

bungle, fumble, mismanage

Examples of usage

  • The player bobbled the catch in the end zone.
  • He bobbled the ball and let the opposing team score.
  • She bobbled the pass, resulting in a turnover.
  • The quarterback bobbled the snap and lost yardage.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobbled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wackeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergoyang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚yszฤ…cy siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tembloroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ุชูŽุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolรฉbavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรญsavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆ™ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zibajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปะผะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsฤฑntฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tembloroso

Etymology

The term 'bobble' has its origins in the late 19th century, primarily in American English. It is believed to derive from the Scottish word 'babbled,' which means to babble or speak incoherently. Over time, the definition shifted to include physical mishandling, particularly in a sports context. Initially used informally among players, 'bobble' gained popularity in the sports community as athletic pursuits became more mainstream in the early 20th century. The term was widely adopted to describe both professional and amateur game plays, which commonly involve catching and throwing balls. Its usage has since expanded to describe any situation where something is not handled properly, underscoring the importance of precision and control in sports and beyond. The phrase 'bobble-head' also emerged from this context, referring to figurines with oversized heads that nod or bobble, further entrenching the term in popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,446, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.