bobblehead doll
noun
bob·ble·head doll
ˈbä-bəl-ˌhed- 
: a doll having a head that makes repeated bobbing movements
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Saturday: Fernando bobblehead doll giveaway Sunday: Fernando 1981 World Series replica ring giveaway
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Clayton Kershaw is expected to return to the rotation tonight against Colorado.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
And on the eve of the release of a bobblehead doll commemorating his 44 1/3-inning scoreless streak from last year, Gallen pushed his latest run of shutout baseball to 21 2/3 innings.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
This season’s giveaways will include a Trevor Hoffman replica jersey, a Juan Soto bobblehead doll, a Padres-and-their-pets calendar and a Joe Musgrove bucket hat.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
The 2002 silver medalist in the giant slalom and men’s combined broached the idea during an interview scheduled to air this weekend on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, in which Bensinger pointed to a bobblehead doll of Bob Baffert, an American trainer whose horses have won three Kentucky Derbies.
—Reid Singer, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2014
The Indians have recognized Adams before, including his own bobblehead doll in 2006, and in ceremonies for his 30th anniversary in 2003 and his 3,000th game in 2011.
—Tim Warsinskey, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
Among other deals, shooting guard Johnny Juzang had his own bobblehead doll, receiver Kam Brown scored a deal with Mercedes-Benz and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson recently announced a deal with Crocs as part of his growing portfolio.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022
Yes, guests will receive a bobblehead doll featuring the couple holding hands.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2022
How many allow themselves to be caricatured on a bobblehead doll holding a fistful of dollars?
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2021
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
And on the eve of the release of a bobblehead doll commemorating his 44 1/3-inning scoreless streak from last year, Gallen pushed his latest run of shutout baseball to 21 2/3 innings.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
This season’s giveaways will include a Trevor Hoffman replica jersey, a Juan Soto bobblehead doll, a Padres-and-their-pets calendar and a Joe Musgrove bucket hat.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
The 2002 silver medalist in the giant slalom and men’s combined broached the idea during an interview scheduled to air this weekend on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, in which Bensinger pointed to a bobblehead doll of Bob Baffert, an American trainer whose horses have won three Kentucky Derbies.
—Reid Singer, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2014
The Indians have recognized Adams before, including his own bobblehead doll in 2006, and in ceremonies for his 30th anniversary in 2003 and his 3,000th game in 2011.
—Tim Warsinskey, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
Among other deals, shooting guard Johnny Juzang had his own bobblehead doll, receiver Kam Brown scored a deal with Mercedes-Benz and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson recently announced a deal with Crocs as part of his growing portfolio.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022
Yes, guests will receive a bobblehead doll featuring the couple holding hands.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2022
How many allow themselves to be caricatured on a bobblehead doll holding a fistful of dollars?
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2021
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First Known Use
1963, in the meaning defined above
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