: a flat wire hairpin with prongs that press close together
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebCelebrity nail artist Kimmie Kyees is behind the simple-yet-stunning mani, and recommends using a bobby pin to create the daisy design. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 In May 2020, Skipper set out with this idea: trade a bobby pin for a house. Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2022 All of that involved disposable income, free time, and dedication that’s more than just a single bobby pin. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2021 Skipper began her journey on TikTok in 2020 with a bobby pin and wanted to trade her way up to a home. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2021 Those with shorter hair might find that the hair at the back has come loose, so take a bobby pin or a larger clip, twist, and secure. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 6 May 2021 Which side of the bobby pin faces the scalp and which faces up? Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2021 Use a bobby pin or pin curl clip to secure the hair in the roller if needed. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 19 Jan. 2021 The first bobby pin is essentially going to be a replacement for the original key. Kevin Dupzyk And Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 See More
Word History
Etymology
perhaps from bob entry 4
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
bobby pin
noun
bob·by pin
ˈbä-bē-
: a flat metal hairpin with the two ends pressed close together