noun
gob
gob
Gob (noun) means a lump of a soft or sticky substance. Example: “A gob of paint dripped onto the floor.”
noun
1
A lump of a soft or sticky substance.
"A gob of paint dripped onto the floor."
2
British informal: the mouth.
"Shut your gob and listen!"
3
A large amount of something (usually "gobs of").
"The startup raised gobs of money in its first year."
How to use gob
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lump of something, or (British slang) the mouth.
When to use it
"Gob" meaning mouth is informal British slang, considered a bit rude.
Common pairings
gobs of money
shut your gob
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Word forms
- Plural
- gobs
- Third person singular
- gobs
- Past tense
- gobbed
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Etymology
From Middle English gobbe, from Old French gobe ("lump, mouthful"), ultimately from a Gaulish word for a snout or muzzle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gob” mean?
The word “gob” means a lump of a soft or sticky substance. In plain terms, a lump of something, or (British slang) the mouth.
How do you pronounce “gob”?
“Gob” is pronounced gob (/ɡɑb/ in IPA).
How do you use “gob” in a sentence?
Here is “gob” used in a sentence: “A gob of paint dripped onto the floor.”
What part of speech is “gob”?
“Gob” is a noun.
Where does the word “gob” come from?
The word “gob” comes from Old French. From Middle English gobbe, from Old French gobe ("lump, mouthful"), ultimately from a Gaulish word for a snout or muzzle.
How many meanings does “gob” have?
“Gob” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lump of a soft or sticky substance.
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