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gub
What does gub mean?
The mouth. Usually deployed when telling someone to close theirs — 'shut yer gub' is a Scottish classic.
"Shut yer gub, I'm trying to watch the telly."
Origin
Scots, probably from Irish/Gaelic 'gob' (beak, mouth) — same root as English 'gob'.
Frequently asked questions
What does gub mean?
Gub can mean the mouth, or it can mean to give someone a proper beating.
How do you use gub in a sentence?
As a noun: "Shut your gub." As a verb: "He got gubbed outside the pub."
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