head bop

noun

A simple, casual dance move or part of a viral internet dance trend.

Meanings

nounhead bop (plural head bops)

plural head bops · alternative head bob · alternative headbop

  1. 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.
    1. colloquialinformalA simple, casual dance move or part of a viral internet dance trend.
    2. 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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