Bobs

Bobs refers to several related terms. It is the plural of Bob, a given name typically a short form of Robert, and may be used to refer to multiple people named Bob or, less commonly, as a surname. In addition, the term can denote plumb bobs, weights used with a string to establish vertical reference in surveying and construction.

The bob haircut, a popular short-to-medium hairstyle, is often described as hair cut around jaw level. The classic bob is typically blunt at the ends, but many variants exist, including blunt bobs, graduated or stacked bobs, inverted or A-line bobs, asymmetrical bobs, and the long bob (lob). The bob emerged in the 1910s and achieved wide popularity in the 1920s as a symbol of modernity and changing social norms for women.

Notable people named Bob include figures across politics, arts, and sports, such as Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Bob Ross, Bob Woodward, and Bob Newhart. The name’s ubiquity has led to its frequent appearance in literature and media as a representative given name.

In addition to names, bobs are also used in technical contexts: a plumb bob is a weight attached to a line used to determine vertical alignment, and other specialized weights are sometimes called bobs in projects involving rotation or pendulums.