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bobble

noun [C] (HAT)
 
 
/ˈbɒb.l̩/ US  /ˈbɑː.bl̩/ mainly UK (US pompom)

Definition

a small, round ball of soft material used as decorationSpherical, circular and annular objectsGeometrical shapes bobbly
 
/-i/ adjective UK
This jumper went all bobbly after a few washes.Tearing and breaking into pieces
(Definition of bobble noun (HAT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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