Synonyms for

Bobbing

Verb / ˈbɑ:bɪŋ / Another word for bobbing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of moving up and down in a quick, jerky motion.

Synonyms & similar words

tail bobsled bob curtsy dock bouncing dipping nodding rocking swaying wagging weaving jouncing jiggling jolting jouncing jerking trembling quivering thrashing fluctuating oscillating vibrating undulating wobbling

Example sentences

  1. The cork was bobbing on the water.
  2. The flowers were bobbing in the breeze.
  3. The fishing line was bobbing up and down.
  4. The toy boat was bobbing in the pool.
  5. The buoy was bobbing in the waves.

Quotes

  • Life is like a boat, it can float or it can sink. It all depends on how you handle the bobbing.
  • Life is full of ups and downs, like a bobbing cork on the water.
  • The motion of the ocean is like the bobbing of a buoy, it never stops.

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