as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
bobbed her waist-length hair herself on her 18th birthday
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he playfully bobbed his brother on the nose to get his attention
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as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers
the lassie carried only a little bob on her wedding day
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Recent Examples of bob
Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Slapping each of their bobbing heads, the Toads begin to shout, then harmonize.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
On November 15, Kendall was photographed (in photos obtained by E! News) with a chin-length brunette bob – similar to Kris's – while attending an event at The Grove in Los Angeles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Slapping each of their bobbing heads, the Toads begin to shout, then harmonize.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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To match her chic blunt bob—which may be more Parisian than anything our girl Emily has ever worn—Collins began distancing herself from the colorful, voluminous pieces she’s embraced on previous press runs in favor of sleek tailoring, dark color palettes, and skin-bearing designs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
On November 15, Kendall was photographed (in photos obtained by E! News) with a chin-length brunette bob – similar to Kris's – while attending an event at The Grove in Los Angeles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Bob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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