Bob

/bɒb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quick movement up and down.

He gave a little bob of his head in agreement.

A type of hairstyle characterized by a short cut that is usually straight and falls around the head.

Her new bob made her look trendy and youthful.

verb

To move up and down quickly or to sway.

The boat began to bob on the waves as the wind picked up.

To cut (hair) in a bob style.

She decided to bob her long hair into a chic, shoulder-length cut.

Middle English bobben, from Middle French bobthat means 'to strike'.

bob up:

To appear or emerge suddenly.

bob and weave:

To move quickly and change direction to avoid something.

hair bob:

A short hairstyle cut evenly around the head.

To leave or depart quickly.

I'm going to bob out for a bit.

A term used affectionately for a friend.

Hey, bob, how's it going?