bob|ble

bob|ble
bob|ble «BOB uhl», verb, -bled, -bling noun.
–v.i.
1. to move with a continual bobbing.
2. Slang. to blunder; fumble: »

Sometimes, in his earnestness, he bobbled a bit (Newsweek).

–v.t.
Slang. to fumble (a ball): »

The fielder bobbled an easy grounder.

–n.
1. the movement of agitated water.
2. Slang. a blunder; fumble.
╂[probably < bob1]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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