bobblehead

noun

bob·​ble·​head ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed- How to pronounce bobblehead (audio)
variants or bobblehead doll
plural bobbleheads or bobblehead dolls
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements when touched or moved

Examples of bobblehead in a Sentence

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Fans even turned her into a bobblehead. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 May 2026 When Staios spoke to the media Monday, Sens fans were already ripping the Tkachuk nameplate off their jerseys and setting fire to his bobblehead. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 June 2026 In 2023, Clark even had her own custom bobblehead night at Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Ticket holders who turn out for the early screenings will receive a free, limited-edition replica of the Dustin Hoffman bobblehead from the film, while supplies last. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bobblehead

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bobblehead was in 1963

Rhymes for bobblehead

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“Bobblehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobblehead. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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