Synonyms

bobbing

American

[bob-ing] / ˈbɒb ɪŋ /

noun

Radar.

the effect on a radarscope of the fluctuation of a radar echo because of alternating interference and reinforcement of the reflected waves.

Etymology

Origin of bobbing

bob ¹ + -ing ¹

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bobbing

Wolff saw him bobbing around a go-kart track and convinced himself that the boy was at least worth a gamble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The video, taken by boaters, shows a forested patch of land that appeared to be bobbing in the water.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

But the vehicle remained intact, bobbing along with the currents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Scott said, such as head bobbing, swaying and pacing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

There was so much bobbing and grinning and nodding up and down, they looked like a covey of quails.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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