noun
bobble
BO-buhl
Bobble (noun) means a small furry or fabric ball used as decoration, especially on top of a hat. Example: “His winter hat had a bright red bobble on top.”
noun
1
A small furry or fabric ball used as decoration, especially on top of a hat.
"His winter hat had a bright red bobble on top."
verb
1
To fumble or briefly lose control of something, especially a ball.
"The fielder bobbled the catch and the runner made it to second."
How to use bobble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small decorative pompom, or (as a verb) to briefly fumble something.
Common pairings
bobble hat
bobble the ball
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Word forms
- Plural
- bobbles
- Third person singular
- bobbles
- Past tense
- bobbled
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His winter hat had a bright red _____ on top.
Etymology
From bob plus the diminutive suffix -le.
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Rhymes for bobble
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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.
