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Definition of bobblehead

bobblehead

/ˈbɑː.bəlˌhɛd/
bob · ble · head
Plural:bobbleheads
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bobblehead Lexical Profile

bobblehead Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small collectible doll or figurine with an oversized head mounted on a spring or hook so that it bobs up and down when touched.

Example

"He keeps a collectible bobblehead of his favorite baseball player on the dashboard of his car."

2

North American A person who uncritically agrees with others or nods along to authority without independent thought, or a foolish and vacuous person.

Example

"The executive surrounded himself with compliant bobbleheads who never questioned his risky financial decisions."

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• Nearby Words

bobber
bobbin
bobble
bobblehead
bobbly
bobby
bobcat

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bobblehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bobblehead
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