Bob

bob, v.i. to move quickly up and down, to dangle: to fish with a bob.— v.t. to move in a short, jerking manner:— pr.p. bob′bing; pa.p. bobbed.— n. a short jerking motion: a slight blow: anything that moves with a bob or swing: a pendant: a knot of hair, as in Bob′-wig , one with the ends turned up into short curls: a bunch of lobworms, used in catching eels: any small roundish body: the refrain or burden of a song: a term in bell-ringing—a Bob minor is rung upon six bells; a Bob major on eight; a Bob royal on ten; a Bob maximus on twelve.— adj. Bob′bish , in good spirits.— n. Bob′ble , the movement of water in commotion. [Perh. Celt., Gael. baban , babag .]