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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA small decorative pompom, or (as a verb) to briefly fumble something.

Common pairings

bobble hat bobble the ball

Word forms

bobbled past tense, bobbles plural, bobbles singular

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Etymology

From bob plus the diminutive suffix -le.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for bobble

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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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