Meaning & use
bob
A hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even, typically ending around the jaw or chin.
See it in a sentence
She got a bob before starting her new job, wanting a fresh, simple look.
The stylist trimmed her bob a little shorter to keep it neat in the summer heat.
A note on using this word
Bob can also be a verb meaning to move quickly up and down, as in 'the boat bobbed on the waves.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move quickly up and down, especially on water or in response to a rhythm.
The buoy continued to bob gently as the waves rolled past it.
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