Dictionary Check: bobbing

"bobbing" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

verb

move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement

Example: "her rucksack bobbed gently on her back"
Synonyms:
bob
verb

ride a bobsled

Example: "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"
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verb

remove or shorten the tail of an animal

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verb

make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

Example: "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
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verb

cut hair in the style of a bob

Example: "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"
Synonyms:
bob

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