gob
Gob (noun) means a lump of a soft or sticky substance. Example: “A gob of paint dripped onto the floor.”
How to use gob
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lump of something, or (British slang) the mouth.
"Gob" meaning mouth is informal British slang, considered a bit rude.
Word forms
gobbed past tense, gobbed past tense, gobs plural, gobs plural, gobs plural, gobs plural, gobs singular, gobs singular
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A _____ of paint dripped onto the floor.
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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