A hairstyle or a bobbing motion that is only partial or incomplete, particularly a dance move in which the body bobs halfway.
Combines 'demi-' with 'bob,' which may derive from Old English 'bobbian' meaning 'to move up and down.' The term became more common in dancing and fashion contexts.
The 'bob' hairstyle of the 1920s was revolutionary—a demibob was a compromise for people who wanted the modern look but weren't quite ready to fully commit to the radical short cut!
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