bobby pin

noun

: a flat wire hairpin with prongs that press close together

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The '90s resurgence shows about zero percent chance of slowing down in the near future, so grab your bobby pins, claw clips, and old-school Aqua Net hairspray to pay homage to Crawford too. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025 Her hair was styled in loose waves with bobby pins, holding it back from her face. — Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Experienced costumers are encouraging others to use zip ties and plenty of bobby pins to secure wigs and headdresses. — Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025 Most veils come with a comb that can be placed in the hair and secured with additional bobby pins if necessary. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bobby pin

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Etymology

perhaps from bob entry 4

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bobby pin was in 1925

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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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