bob under

verb — 2 senses

bob under

verb
1

To go suddenly under the surface of a body of water after a period of floating.

  • I tracked her with my eyes until she bobbed under before the rescue boat got there.
2

Broadly, Figuratively To go under the surface or edge of something.

  • He bobbed under the blanket.

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