Bobization

/ˌboʊbɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A rare or specialized term referring to the process or result of bobbing, or the state of being bobbed or shortened.

Etymology

From 'bob' + '-ization' suffix; created to describe the process of becoming short or bobbed, though this term is extremely uncommon in modern English.

Kelly Says

This is a word that shows how English allows us to turn almost any action into a process using '-ization' (like 'modernization'), but some combinations are so rare that almost no one uses them.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.