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bobblehead

A collectible doll with a bobbing head.

ˈbɑblɪhædCurrent154 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

A collectible doll with a bobbing head.

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  • “The bat bobblehead is a nice touch haha”

  • “Let's be honest, that's a good representation of the median Yankee bobblehead”

Origin: From . Sense 3 derives from a common gesture found in South Asian cultures, most notably in India. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “The bat bobblehead is a nice touch haha”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Target [$14.99]: Funko POP! Target Exclusive Marvel Daredevil (Spider-man Mash-Up) Bobblehead #1603 🛍 howl.me/link/?url=ht... Target Exclusives: howl.link/4nitfyyuahlcq #funkopop ⏰ 11:46:12 #ad”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “the classic cursed bobblehead from Eric Adams’ 1970s childhood”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Let's be honest, that's a good representation of the median Yankee bobblehead”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “bobblehead coming soon. I'm not going”

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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(slang, derogatory, offensive, uncommon, ethnic slur) An Indian.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(figurative, derogatory) A thoughtless person.

Will Trump and his G.O.P. bobbleheads ever wake up to that? Maybe — when it’s too late.
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  • “bobblehead coming soon. I'm not going”

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