Bobble
(verb)
- To make a slight, unsteady movement, typically up and down.
- To make a mistake in catching or handling a ball or other object.
- To make a mistake or fumble in doing something.
Origin:
The word bobble is thought to have originated in the late 18th century, it is likely an onomatopoeic word, which refers to the action of making a slight, unsteady movement, typically up and down.
Examples:
- The ball bobbled out of the player's hands.
- The baby's head bobbled as she fell asleep.
- He bobbled the catch and the ball went out of bounds.
- The politician bobbled his answer and confused the audience.
- I bobbled the keys and dropped them on the floor.