bobble

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑbəl/ (American English)

Origin: Early 20th century, possibly from "bob" (to move up and down) + "-le" (diminutive suffix)

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Meanings:

1. (noun) A small ball or rounded object, typically attached to something for decoration.
2. (verb) To move or handle something clumsily or unsteadily.

Example Sentences:

1. The winter hat had a cute bobble on top.
2. He bobbled the catch, nearly dropping the ball.
3. The old table bobbled on its uneven legs.

Related Words:

• Verb forms: bobble, bobbles, bobbled, bobbling
• Noun forms: bobble, bobbles
• Synonyms:
  • (noun) pompom, tassel, bauble
  • (verb) fumble, mishandle, juggle

Memorization Tricks:

• Think of a "bobble-head" doll, where the head bobbles or moves unsteadily.
• Visualize a winter hat with a small ball (bobble) on top that bobs up and down as you walk.
• Remember: "If you bobble the ball, it might bounce like a bobble on a hat."