bob
English
/bɒb/, /bɑb/
verb
Definitions
- (intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
- (transitive) To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
- To curtsy.
- To strike with a quick, light blow; to tap.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English bobben (jog, strike, shake, beat).
Origin
Middle English
bobben
Gloss
jog, strike, shake, beat
Concept
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Cognates and derived terms
- abob English
- bobber English
- bobbish English
- bobcat English
- bobchin English
- bobfly English
- bobkitten English
- bobrun English
- bobtail English
- bobweight English
- cat English
- chin English
- ear English
- earbob English
- fly English
- kitten English
- run English
- shade English
- shadebob English
- tail English
- weight English
- ボブキャット Japanese
- bobben Middle English