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Definition bob in British English

bob noun

[countable] noun
/bɒb/
1

a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is cut short to an even length at the level of the chin or neck

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2

a shilling in the old British money system

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3

a short quick movement up and down

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3.1

a short quick movement of the head down and then back up again as a way of greeting someone or showing agreement or respect

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3.2

a curtsy

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Definition bob in British English