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bobble

18 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bobble, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A small furry or fabric ball used as decoration, especially on top of a hat.

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muff botch fluff bumble bungle flub bodge bollix ball up muck up foul up mess up botch up screw up louse up

How to use bobble

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bobble hat bobble the ball

Etymology

From bob plus the diminutive suffix -le.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bobble” mean?

The word “bobble” means a small furry or fabric ball used as decoration, especially on top of a hat. In plain terms, a small decorative pompom, or (as a verb) to briefly fumble something.

How do you pronounce “bobble”?

“Bobble” is pronounced BO-buhl (/ˈbɒbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “bobble” in a sentence?

Here is “bobble” used in a sentence: “His winter hat had a bright red bobble on top.”

What part of speech is “bobble”?

Depending on how it is used, “bobble” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “bobble” have?

“Bobble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small furry or fabric ball used as decoration, especially on top of a hat.

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