Meanings
plural head bops · alternative head bob · alternative headbop
- A rhythmic, repetitive movement of the head up and down or side to side, usually done automatically or intentionally in time with a catchy musical beat.
- colloquialinformalA simple, casual dance move or part of a viral internet dance trend.
- colloquialinformalA popular looping animation style found in digital clips of a character rhythmically nodding or bobbing their head to a beat.
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head bop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/head%20bop
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