Meaning of bobby pin in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   bobby pin

   Definitions

   1. a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together

   Examples

   • « used to hold bobbed hair in place »
   • « in England they call a bobby pin a grip »