bobber
|bob-ber|
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːbər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒbə/
buoyant indicator
Etymology
'bobber' originates from the verb 'bob,' which comes from Middle English 'bobben,' meaning 'to move up and down.'
'bobben' transformed into the modern English word 'bob,' and eventually 'bobber' was derived as a noun form.
Initially, it meant 'to move up and down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a fishing device or a person who bobs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, buoyant device attached to a fishing line to indicate when a fish bites.
The bobber dipped below the water, signaling a catch.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person who bobs, especially in dancing or moving rhythmically.
The dancer was a skilled bobber, moving to the beat effortlessly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 18:21