Bob Around (Verb)
Meaning
Move up and down with no specific path; "the cork bobbed around in the pool".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Objects attached to a buoy in the sea bobbed around due to strong wave movements.
- A small rubber duck bobbed around in the bathtub as the little boy played with it.
- The cork bobbed around on the surface of the water with each slight nudge from the paddle.
- A lost balloon bobbed around above the festive party atmosphere with an air of freedom and playfulness.
- The empty life jacket bobbed around on the waves, leaving a sense of uncertainty about its original wearer.