dobber Meaning & Definition
-ɒbə(ɹ)
What Does Dobber Mean?
As a noun, dobber means Alternative form of dauber (“marker pen used for bingo cards”). It is also used to mean A member of the working class in Scotland or Ireland who is seen as undereducated, with poor taste, especially in clothes, and poor social skills.
Dobber at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɒbə(ɹ)/ |
| Plural | dobbers |
Dobber Definition (Noun)
- Alternative form of dauber (“marker pen used for bingo cards”).
- A member of the working class in Scotland or Ireland who is seen as undereducated, with poor taste, especially in clothes, and poor social skills.
- One who dobs (someone) (informs against them or implicates them to authority).
Nikki is such a dobber, she told the teacher that I hit Karen in the playground.
- Any small electronic device that plugs directly into a larger one, such as a wireless scoring system in fencing or a USB mass storage device.
- A large marble.
- A float (as used by an angler).
- Spirit, pluck, self-esteem.
- A dabchick.
- A part of a planter.
- A penis, especially a relatively large one.
Synonyms of Dobber
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Dobber synonyms and antonyms →Dobber in a Sentence
Nikki is such a dobber, she told the teacher that I hit Karen in the playground.
Word Forms & Grammar
dobber (plural dobbers)