bobby pin

bob·by pin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bob-ee pin]
- /ˈbɒb i pɪn/
- /ˈbɒb.i pɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bob-ee pin]
- /ˈbɒb i pɪn/

Definitions of bobby pin words

countable noun bobby pin A bobby pin is a small piece of metal or plastic bent back on itself, which someone uses to hold their hair in position. 3
noun bobby pin a metal hairpin bent in order to hold the hair in place 3
noun bobby pin a small metal hairpin with the sides pressing close together 3
noun bobby pin a flat, springlike metal hairpin having the prongs held close together by tension. 1
noun bobby pin flat metal hairpin 1
noun bobby pin (US) A type of double-pronged hairpin. 0

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Origin of bobby pin

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40, Americanism; perhaps Bobby (proper name), by association with bobbed hair (see bob2), in which such pins are used

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Parts of speech for Bobby pin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bobby pin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bobby pin

noun bobby pin

clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
pin — Personal Identification Number
barrette — A barrette is a small metal or plastic device that a woman uses to hold her hair in position.

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