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The correct spelling is bobbed.

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verb

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The correct spelling is bobbed. 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. For example: "The ball, which we had thought lost, suddenly bobbed up out of the water."

Usage Examples

The ball, which we had thought lost, suddenly bobbed up out of the water.

I bobbed my head under water and saw the goldfish.

I got my hair bobbed. How do you like it?

Definition

verb

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
  3. 3.To curtsy.
  4. 4.To strike with a quick, light blow; to tap.
  5. 5.To cut (hair) into a bob haircut.

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