Pronunciation: /ˈbɑbəl/

Definitions of bobble

noun a small ball or tuft of fabric, typically used as a decoration

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cute bobble hat to keep her head warm in the winter.

A2 The bobble on the top of his beanie bounced as he walked.

B1 The bobble on her scarf added a fun touch to her outfit.

B2 The bobble on the keychain was starting to come loose.

C1 The intricate design of the bobble on the pillow added a luxurious feel to the room.

C2 The bobble on the sweater was hand-knitted and carefully crafted.

verb to move or handle something in a clumsy or awkward way

Example Sentences

A1 She bobbled the ball during the game.

A2 The toddler bobbled the toy in his hands.

B1 I accidentally bobble the glass and spilled my drink.

B2 The dancer bobble the routine but quickly recovered.

C1 The quarterback bobble the snap but managed to recover the ball.

C2 The musician bobble the notes during the performance, but continued flawlessly.

Examples of bobble in a Sentence

formal The bobble on the top of the hat added a touch of whimsy to her outfit.

informal I love how the bobble on this beanie bounces around when I walk.

slang That bobblehead doll looks so funny with its oversized head and tiny body.

figurative The situation was like a bobble on a dashboard - constantly shifting and unstable.

Grammatical Forms of bobble

past tense

bobbled

plural

bobbles

comparative

more bobble

superlative

most bobble

present tense

bobble

future tense

will bobble

perfect tense

have bobbled

continuous tense

is bobbling

singular

bobble

positive degree

bobble

infinitive

to bobble

gerund

bobbling

participle

bobbling

Origin and Evolution of bobble

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bobble' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'boblen' which meant to move quickly up and down or to make a mistake.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bobble' evolved to also refer to a small, round object or decoration, such as a pom-pom on a hat. It is now commonly used to describe a mistake or error in sports, particularly in baseball or football.