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bobble.

A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɒbəl/
  1. A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

  2. Elasticated band used for securing hair (for instance in a ponytail), a hair tie

    UK
  3. A pill (a ball formed on the surface of the fabric, as on laundered clothes).

    informal
  4. A localized set of stitches forming a raised bump.

  5. A wobbling motion.

Where this word comes from

* (noun): from bob + -le (diminutive suffix). * (verb): from bob + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare bauble.

verb/ˈbɒbəl/
  1. To bob up and down.

    intransitive
  2. To make a mistake in.

    US
  3. To roll slowly.

    intransitive
  4. To mishandle a ball.

    US · transitive
  5. To use the bobble stitch.

    rare
Where this word comes from

* (noun): from bob + -le (diminutive suffix). * (verb): from bob + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare bauble.

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