First Known Use: 1812
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1bobble
verb bob·ble \ˈbä-bəl\
: to move up and down quickly or repeatedly
: to handle (something, such as a ball) in a clumsy or awkward way : to fail to catch (something)
bob·bledbob·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of BOBBLE
1
: 1bob
2
: fumble
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Origin of BOBBLE
frequentative of 1bob
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2bobble
noun
: a mistake that occurs when a player fails to catch or handle the ball properly in baseball, football, etc.
: a small ball of fabric that is used for decoration
Full Definition of BOBBLE
1
: a repeated bobbing movement
2
: a small ball of fabric; especially : one in a series used on an edging
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First Known Use of BOBBLE
1880
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