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  • noun A collectible doll with a bobbing head

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Examples

  • Maybe the bobblehead is a decapitated Osama bin Laden, and Agent Black is confused because the head has been severed from the body and is resting at Madison’s feet.

    Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Please give me some stylistic feedback 2009

  • Given that there have been tremendous advances in bobblehead technology over the past year, that the Justice O'Connor doll includes hot double bobblehead action, and that the doll depicts Justice O'Connor as she looked many years ago, before she was bonked on the head by a toppled wooden beam at the grand opening of Philadelphia's National Constitution Center in July 2003, I am astonished that the doll failed to sell for more than the Chief's doll, let alone for $200.

    Don't Miss These 2005

  • Andray Blatche, back after missing one game with a sprained right shoulder, had 17 points and 13 rebounds on the night his bobblehead was the featured giveaway.

    StarTribune.com rss feed 2011

  • Andray Blatche, back after missing one game with a sprained right shoulder, had 17 points and 13 rebounds on the night his bobblehead was the featured giveaway.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JOSEPH WHITE 2011

  • The latest additions to the New Hampshire Historical Society's "bobblehead" series are Chief Passaconaway, a respected leader of the Pennacook tribe, and Hannah Duston, who famously killed and scalped her Native American captors during a daring escape.

    Archive 2008-07-01 2008

  • The latest additions to the New Hampshire Historical Society's "bobblehead" series are Chief Passaconaway, a respected leader of the Pennacook tribe, and Hannah Duston, who famously killed and scalped her Native American captors during a daring escape.

    Supply Your Own Scalps 2008

  • A search for "bobblehead" on eBay will now yield more than 5,000 items for sale.

    USATODAY.com - Teams aren't dropping ball, just bobbling it 2002

  • points and 13 rebounds - on the night his bobblehead was the featured giveaway.

    NYT > Home Page By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2011

  • Pitching on his "bobblehead" night, Haren also singled twice in three at-bats to boost his season's batting average to .425.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • Friday nights at Waterfront Park will feature giveaway items such as bobblehead dolls or on two occasions, post-game fireworks (May 7 and August 13).

    OurSports Central Baseball News 2010

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