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blubber

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Verb — To cry loudly and messily, often with heavy sobbing.

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How to use blubber

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whale blubber blubber like a baby

Etymology

From Middle English bloberen ("to bubble, seethe"), likely imitating the sound or motion of bubbling liquid.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blubber” mean?

The word “blubber” means to cry loudly and messily, often with heavy sobbing. In plain terms, either the fatty insulating layer on whales, or (informally, and a bit rudely) fat on a person; as a verb, to cry noisily.

How do you pronounce “blubber”?

“Blubber” is pronounced BLUH-buh (/ˈblʌbəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blubber” in a sentence?

Here is “blubber” used in a sentence: “The toddler began to blubber the moment his ice cream hit the ground.”

What part of speech is “blubber”?

Depending on how it is used, “blubber” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “blubber” come from?

The word “blubber” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bloberen ("to bubble, seethe"), likely imitating the sound or motion of bubbling liquid.

How many meanings does “blubber” have?

“Blubber” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cry loudly and messily, often with heavy sobbing.

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