Bob ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Bob ( verb )

1. To move up and down quickly and lightly.
2. To make a short, quick movement.
3. To nod the head as a sign of greeting or assent.
4. To cut the hair short and straight around the head, typically at chin level or shorter.

Origin:

Late middle english: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The buoy bobbed on the waves.
2. The ball bobbed up and down on the water.
3. The child bobbed her head in agreement.
4. She bobbed her hair to a chin-length bob.
5. He bobbed his head in greeting.

(As a noun)

Bob ( noun )

1. To move up and down quickly and lightly.
2. To make a short, quick movement.
3. To nod the head as a sign of greeting or assent.
4. To cut the hair short and straight around the head, typically at chin level or shorter.

Origin:

Late middle english: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The buoy bobbed on the waves.
2. The ball bobbed up and down on the water.
3. The child bobbed her head in agreement.
4. She bobbed her hair to a chin-length bob.
5. He bobbed his head in greeting.