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glob

glob

Glob (noun) means a round or shapeless lump of something soft or semi-liquid. Example: “A glob of paint dripped off the brush onto the floor.”

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1

A round or shapeless lump of something soft or semi-liquid.

"A glob of paint dripped off the brush onto the floor."

"She scooped a glob of toothpaste onto the brush."

2

(computing) A simple wildcard pattern used to match filenames, less flexible than a full regular expression.

"The script deletes every file matching the glob *.tmp."

How to use glob

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft blob of something, or (in tech) a simple wildcard file-matching pattern.

Common pairings

a glob of glob pattern match a glob

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Singular: globs
Plural: globs
Past tense: globbed

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Etymology

Probably a blend of "blob" and "gob," or a shortened form of "globule" — the sound of the word matches its lumpy meaning.

Synonyms

ball lump chunk clod clump

Related words

football ball piece mass block throw bunch idiot

Rhymes for glob

lob slob blob

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glob” mean?

The word “glob” means a round or shapeless lump of something soft or semi-liquid. In plain terms, a soft blob of something, or (in tech) a simple wildcard file-matching pattern.

How do you pronounce “glob”?

“Glob” is pronounced glob (/ɡlɑb/ in IPA).

How do you use “glob” in a sentence?

Here is “glob” used in a sentence: “A glob of paint dripped off the brush onto the floor.”

What part of speech is “glob”?

“Glob” is a noun.

How many meanings does “glob” have?

“Glob” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a round or shapeless lump of something soft or semi-liquid.

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