blubber
7 synonyms for blubber, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To cry loudly and messily, often with heavy sobbing.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To cry loudly and messily, often with heavy sobbing.
“The toddler began to blubber the moment his ice cream hit the ground.”
2. noun
The thick layer of fat beneath the skin of whales and other marine mammals that keeps them warm.
“A whale's blubber can be several inches thick.”
How to use blubber
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
whale blubber
blubber like a baby
Etymology
From Middle English bloberen ("to bubble, seethe"), likely imitating the sound or motion of bubbling liquid.
Full origin of blubber →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.
