bobblehead

noun

bob·​ble·​head ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed How to pronounce bobblehead (audio)
variants or bobblehead doll
plural bobbleheads or bobblehead dolls
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements when touched or moved

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Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Enjoy Ludacris' postgame concert Friday and score a Elly De La Cruz bobblehead Saturday. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026 Tymon mentioned the team had considered a bobblehead promotion involving a turkey character. — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Friday brings pregame autographs from former Braves and an Andres Galarraga bobblehead. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bobblehead

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bobblehead was in 1963

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“Bobblehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobblehead. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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