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Bob — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bob verb To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.

Senses

Bob is used for these senses in English:

  • Bob A en given name.
  • bucket hat A casual hat often worn at the beach, with a narrow downward-sloping brim.
  • designated driver A person who avoids drinking alcohol at a social engagement for the purpose of driving their companions home.

bob — full definition

  1. verb To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
  2. noun A short haircut where the hair is cut evenly around the head, roughly to jaw or shoulder length.
  3. noun British informal: a shilling, or more generally a small amount of money.

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