bob1 verbbob2 noun
bobbob1 /bɒb $ bɑːb/ verb (past tense and past participle bobbed, present participle bobbing) 
WORD ORIGINbob1
Origin:
1-3 1300-1400 Perhaps from bob ‘to hit, punch’ (13-19 centuries), from the sound. 4 1900-2000 ➔ BOB2 (1)VERB TABLE
bob
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | bob |
| he, she, it | bobs | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | bobbed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have bobbed |
| he, she, it | has bobbed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had bobbed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will bob |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have bobbed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am bobbing |
| he, she, it | is bobbing | |
| you, we, they | are bobbing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was bobbing |
| you, we, they | were bobbing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been bobbing |
| he, she, it | has been bobbing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been bobbing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be bobbing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been bobbing |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Amelia was very hesitant about bobbing her hair.
- He bobbed like happy flotsam on the warm sea of life.
- Here seals may be seen bobbing in the calm waters.
- I noticed that the plastic Seayak bobbed up, over and down rather than cutting through the swell.
- She wondered whether they were anchored; they seemed fixed; they did not bob.
- The floor was bobbing up and down as on a ship.
- We could see ruddy ducks bobbing about up close and kayakers.
- When the indicator bobs and dips, you set the hook.
WORD SETS
Afro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The boat bobbed gently up and down on the water.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
The boat bobbed gently up and down on the water. (=moves up and down on the water)· They watched the ducks bobbing up and down on the waves.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· They strung a net between two palm trees and bobbed about in an energetic game of four-a-side volleyball.· We could see ruddy ducks bobbing about up close and kayakers.
· The rest bobbed up and down at chin height, or remained by the bathing-machine steps.· Just at that moment a small fat man bobbed up among the line of hostile faces.· You don't have to bob up and down like that.· Aileen was so nervous that her whole body was bobbing up and down as she chewed gum.· She nudged him as the sleek dark head of a seal bobbed up scant yards from where they were.· Jerry calls Bob up every night at around nine, and they talk for an hour.· In the mob I could see Sally's tawny head bobbing up and down.· An onion, bobbing up from the ocean?
NOUN· The boats in the marina bobbed, well lit, white light dappling the dark waters.· More than a dozen boats bobbed against the docks, their hulls restless in the approaching dusk.· It's like a little boat, bobbing there, up and down.· The crowds waved and cheered him on, the boats bobbing up and down in the estuary.· A fair swell was running, and the boat bobbed up and down like a cork on the surface.
· She was surprised to see Elaine's head bobbing above the surface of the water when she reached the beach.· Fuckingsonofachickenshit, he thought, his eyes and mouth heavy with insult, his head bobbing slightly.· She nudged him as the sleek dark head of a seal bobbed up scant yards from where they were.· His head bobbed like some leftover party balloon Lois had tied to the door handle.· In the mob I could see Sally's tawny head bobbing up and down.· Which is easier to say with head bobbing affirmatively, 2a or 2b?· My head bobbed out into the cold dry air.· His head bobbed on top of his big body and his face always reminded me of Yogi Bear.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1move on water [intransitive] to move up and down when floating on the surface of water: - A man turned into a baby, who bobbed his head and wept.
- She reddened and bobbed her head and sat down a little awkwardly.
- The birds just sort of bob their heads like they're wind up toys.
- Children from Much Marcle Primary School will be demonstrating how to bob for apples.
The boat bobbed gently up and down on the water.2move somewhere [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move quickly in a particular direction: Mrs Foster bobbed about, gathering up her things.3bob your head to move your head down quickly as a way of showing respect, greeting someone, or agreeing with them: He spoke to the girl, who bobbed her head.4cut hair [transitive] to cut someone’s, especially a woman’s, hair in a bob: her neatly bobbed hairbob1 verbbob2 noun
bobbob2 noun [countable] 1a way of cutting hair so that it hangs to the level of your chin and is the same length all the way round your head2a quick up and down movement of your head or body, to show respect, agreement, greeting etc: The maid gave a little bob and left the room.3 (plural bob) informal a shilling (=coin used in the past in Britain): At last I’m making a few bob (=a reasonable amount of money). → bits and bobs at bit2(7)