Word
bobble
Phoneticsbob·ble, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔbəɫ/
UK/bˈɒbəl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small soft ball of wool on a hat or jumper. In sports you also use it for a short mistake when you almost drop the ball.
n. a small rounded tuft of wool or fabric, often on a hat; in sports, a brief mishandling of the ball before control is regained.
Examples
“My winter hat has a soft white bobble.”
“The shortstop has a bobble on the grounder but still throws the runner out.”
“Despite a bobble on the icy pavement of her morning run, her hat's bright bobble stayed visible through the falling snow.”
Examples
simple
“My winter hat has a soft white bobble.”
contextual
“The shortstop has a bobble on the grounder but still throws the runner out.”
complex
“Despite a bobble on the icy pavement of her morning run, her hat's bright bobble stayed visible through the falling snow.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bobble” in context.
Verb
01. attach bobble
“They attached a bobble to the top of the beanie.”
verb + noun
02. bobble falls off
“Be careful or the bobble will fall off in the wash.”
noun + verb + particle
03. pull bobble
“The toddler laughed and pulled the bobble off his hat.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. fluffy bobble
“My daughter loves her pink hat with a fluffy bobble on top.”
adj + noun
05. giant bobble
“She wore a grey beanie with a giant bobble.”
adj + noun
06. knitted bobble
“The scarf has a soft knitted bobble at each end.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. bobble hat
“He bought a red bobble hat for the ski trip.”
noun + noun
08. bobble jumper
“She wore a cosy bobble jumper for the winter walk.”
noun + noun
09. bobble scarf
“She wrapped a long bobble scarf around her neck.”
noun + noun
10. hat with a fluffy bobble
“The baby wore a blue hat with a fluffy bobble.”
11. make a costly bobble
“The defender made a costly bobble in the final minute.”
12. recover from a bobble
“The fielder recovered from a bobble to run him out.”
Etymology
* (noun): from bob + -le (diminutive suffix). * (verb): from bob + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare bauble.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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