bobble

/ˈbɒbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to move unsteadily or wobble, especially the head or a ball

“She bobbled the football and almost lost it.”

2. verb

to make a mistake or say something confusing

“He bobbled the question and didn’t answer it clearly.”

3. noun

a slight unsteadiness in the movement of a ball or a person

“The quarterback’s bobble on the field led to a fumble.”

4. noun

a mistake or error in speech or action

“There was a bobble in his speech that confused the audience.”

Synonyms

  • stumble
  • tumble

Antonyms

  • stabilize
  • steady