"headbobbing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From 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
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