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Vocabulary Entry
hobbs
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A common surname, as well as a reference to various fictional characters (e.g., from the comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes').
Example Sentences
"Hobbs is a popular character in the comic strip created by Bill Watterson."
"My friend, whose last name is Hobbs, just got a new job."
"The store sells merchandise related to Hobbs and his adventures."
V
verb
To hob, meaning to move in a particular way, often used in dialect or as a slang term.
Example Sentences
"He hobbled over to the bench after twisting his ankle."
"They hobbled along the uneven path during the hike."
"She was hobbling a bit after her recent surgery."