"headbobbing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: head + bobbing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|bobbing}} head + bobbing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} headbobbing (uncountable)
  1. A stereotypic animal behaviour in which the head bobs up and down. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-headbobbing-en-noun-OX5pd6mX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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