bob under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To go suddenly under the surface of a body of water after a period of floating.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I tracked her with my eyes until she bobbed under before the rescue boat got there.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To go under the surface or edge of something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bob under” mean?
To go suddenly under the surface of a body of water after a period of floating.
Is “bob under” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.