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bobbing

Bobbing (noun) means a repeated up-and-down movement. Example: “The bobbing of the boat made her seasick.”

noun
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A repeated up-and-down movement.
"The bobbing of the boat made her seasick."

How to use bobbing

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In plain EnglishThe act of moving up and down repeatedly.

Word forms

bobbings plural

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What does “bobbing” mean?

The word “bobbing” means a repeated up-and-down movement. In plain terms, the act of moving up and down repeatedly.

How do you use “bobbing” in a sentence?

Here is “bobbing” used in a sentence: “The bobbing of the boat made her seasick.”

What part of speech is “bobbing”?

“Bobbing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of bobbing?

"bobbing" (noun) means a repeated up-and-down movement.

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