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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove pilling from (a garment). UK

   "Your sweater will be sent to Scotland to be cleaned, reconditioned and debobbled at a cost of £20."

Example

More examples

"Your sweater will be sent to Scotland to be cleaned, reconditioned and debobbled at a cost of £20."

Etymology

From de- + bobble.

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