gob Meaning & Definition
What Does Gob Mean?
As a symbol, gob means ISO 639-3 language code for Playero. As a noun, it means A lump of soft or sticky material. As a verb, it means To gather into a lump.
Gob in Brief
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡɒb// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | tar, old salt and seafarer |
| Plural | gobs |
| Verb forms | gobs, gobbing, gobbed |
Gob Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Playero.
Gob as a Noun
- A lump of soft or sticky material.
- Saliva or phlegm.
He spat a big ball of gob on to the pavement.
- A whoopie pie.
- A large amount.
gobs of money
Gob as a Verb
- To gather into a lump.
- To spit, especially to spit phlegm.
Noun
- The mouth.
He′s always stuffing his gob with fast food.
Noun
- Waste material in old mine workings, goaf.
Verb
- To pack away waste material in order to support the walls of the mine.
Noun
- A sailor.
Noun
- A whoopee pie.
Synonyms of Gob
Gob synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gob
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Gob in a Sentence
He spat a big ball of gob on to the pavement.
gobs of money
He′s always stuffing his gob with fast food.
Oi, you, shut your gob!
She's got such a gob on her – she's always gossiping about someone or other.
Word Forms & Grammar
gob (countable and uncountable, plural gobs)
gob (third-person singular simple present gobs, present participle gobbing, simple past and past participle gobbed)
gob (plural gobs)
Words That Rhyme With Gob
Origin of Gob
Origin 1: From Middle English gobbe (also Middle English gobet), from Old French gobet, gobe (“lump, mouthful”), from Transalpine Gaulish *gobbo- (“neb, muzzle”).
Origin 2: Probably from Irish gob, Scottish Gaelic gob (“beak, mouth”).
Origin 3: Back-formation from gobbing, or a specified use of Etymology 1, above.
Origin 4: Shortened from gobby or gobshite.
How to Pronounce Gob
Gob is pronounced //ɡɒb// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Gob
Is gob a symbol or a noun?
Gob is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for gob?
Words with a similar meaning to gob include tar, old salt and seafarer. See the full list of gob synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gob?
The plural of gob is gobs.
What is the past tense of gob?
The past tense of gob is gobbed. The present participle is gobbing.