Bobbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: bob
ˈbɑb
BAHBD
bˈɒbd
BOBD
Definition
"Bobbed" describes hair that has been cut short in a straight line around the head (a 'bob'), or something moving up and down quickly, usually on water or in rhythm.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, "bobbed" is most often used for hair ('bobbed hair', 'bobbed hairstyle'), especially for women. As the past form of the verb 'bob', it means to move quickly up and down, often with water or objects. Don't confuse 'bobbed' (haircut) with 'bobbed' (motion).
Spanish: cortado a lo garçon - movido hacia arriba y abajo rápidamentePortuguese (BR): cortado chanel - balançado rapidamentePortuguese (PT): cortado à garçonne - balançado rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 鲍勃头（发型）- 上下晃动Chinese (Traditional): 鮑伯頭（髮型）- 上下晃動Hindi: छँटा हुआ (बाल) - जल्दी-जल्दी ऊपर नीचे हिलनाArabic: مقصول قصير (تسريحة شعر بوب) - تحرك بسرعة لأعلى وأسفلBengali: বব কাটা (চুল) - দুলেছে (ঊর্ধ্ব-নিম্ন গতি)Russian: стриженный под боб (о волосах) - качался (вверх-вниз)Japanese: ボブカットの（髪） - 上下に揺れたVietnamese: cắt tóc bob - nhấp nhôKorean: 보브컷(머리) - 위아래로 흔들린Turkish: bob kesilmiş (saç) - yukarı aşağı hareket ettiUrdu: باب کٹے ہوئے (بال) - اوپر نیچے ہلاIndonesian: dipotong bob (rambut) - bergerak naik turun
Example Sentences
Her hair was bobbed last week.
basic
The little boat bobbed on the waves.
basic
He bobbed his head to say yes.
basic
I love her new bobbed hairstyle—it's so stylish!
natural
His cork hat bobbed as he walked quickly down the trail.
natural
The apples bobbed in the water during the game.
natural