Used in a Sentence

bobbing

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for bobbing.

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Quick take

The motion of something that bobs.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

The motion of something that bobs.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bobbing.

noun

The motion of something that bobs.

Example sentences

1

We're pretty sure this post would have about 3 upvotes had it not been for the bobbing ship.

2

People are just so stupid behind the wheel, running up on cars tailgating, bobbing and weaving lanes...

3

It almost looks like you are a luxurious piece of driftwood, bobbing to force of massive tides.

4

And as a recreational ocean racing sailer, nothing is more terrifying than seeing one of these bobbing just below the surface.

5

Seeing his head bobbing from side to side made me think that he was dead.

6

The VP read her body language and adjusted to handshake and a happy apology with contrite head bobbing and hand waving.

7

They might both be bobbing just in and out of the water, but one of them can just transition to floating on their back and the other is trying to not drown.

8

I instinctively tried to scroll down past the ad, then noticed the article was bobbing on the right.

9

Then I realized that my head bobbing up and down while staring at my screen was causing it.

10

The rest of the time you look like a chicken bobbing your head around.

11

Once done bobbing, he can descend and go back into power saving/listening mode.

12

Then back through the misty darkness, holding my bobbing flashlight and watching its feeble beam dance over the impenetrable horror of the black pond.

Quote examples

1

People have been "bobbing" dogs tails for a long time.

2

I'm at a conference all this week, and it's quite annoying being "that guy" whose head is constantly bobbing during presentations even with sufficient sleep.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use bobbing in a sentence?

We're pretty sure this post would have about 3 upvotes had it not been for the bobbing ship.

What does bobbing mean?

The motion of something that bobs.

What part of speech is bobbing?

bobbing is commonly used as noun.