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Definition of bobbly

bobbly

/ˈbɑːb.li/
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• adjective

1

British Covered in small balls of matted fibre due to wear or washing; pilled (especially of knitted fabric). Also, uneven or bumpy, causing a ball to bounce unpredictably (of a sports pitch).

Example

"After several washes, my favourite woollen jumper became quite bobbly around the sleeves."

2

Moving up and down with short, quick, unsteady jerks or bounces.

Example

"The small wooden boat had a bobbly motion as it crossed the choppy harbour waters."

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• Rhymes for bobbly

• Nearby Words

bobbin
bobble
bobblehead
bobbly
bobby
bobcat
bobolink

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