bobby pin

noun

: a flat wire hairpin with prongs that press close together

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At Dries Van Noten, hair artist Olivier Schawalder secured hundreds of shining bobby pins atop models’ heads, occasionally adding golden jewels over the ears. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026 To create these nails, the artist used five shades of gel polish and a bobby pin to add the shapes. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026 This is especially true for anyone who uses drawers to store smaller bathroom items like hair ties, bobby pins, and travel-sized products. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026 If jars and bottle are taking over your countertops, relocate them to drawers and create a dedicate space for extra toothbrushes and bobby pins. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bobby pin

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from bob entry 4

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobby pin was in 1925

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“Bobby pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobby%20pin. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

bobby pin

noun
bob·​by pin
ˈbäb-ē-
: a flat metal clip with flexible closed tips for holding the hair in place

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