bob

To move up and down in small, repeated movements.

• His head bobbed as he walked.
• Small boats were bobbing on the waves.
• The balloon bobs above the crowd.

Similar words: bounce

Common phrases: bob up and down, bob in water, bob on waves, bob on water

To make something move quickly up and down.

• She bobbed her head in greeting.
• The dancer bobbed his shoulders to the music.
• He kept bobbing the toy beneath the water.

Common phrases: bob your head, bob something up, bob something down

A quick movement up and down, especially of the head.

• She greeted us with a bob of her head.
• A quick bob of his head signaled agreement.
• The bird made several little bobs before flying away.

Similar words: nod

Common phrases: a quick bob, bob of head, a slight bob

A small amount of money, without saying exactly how much.

• That jacket cost a few bob.
• She earns a few bob fixing bikes.
• We could save a bob or two by walking.

Similar words: cash, money

Common phrases: a few bob, save a bob, worth a bob