Bob UK /bɒb/US /bɑb/noun 1forms 1phrases 3 noun1 •A generic male person.It's so simple, even Bob from accounting could do it. formsBobs Phrases with Bob bob underTo go suddenly under the surface of a body of water after a period of floating. bob upTo rise to the surface; to ascend to the surface and remain floating there. two bobA 20-cent coin.