goby Synonyms & Antonyms
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Goby as a Noun
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes (family Gobiidae) that usually have the pelvic fins united to form a ventral sucking disk
Any of various small fish from the large family Gobiidae, in which the pelvic fins are fused to form a disc-shaped sucker.
A gudgeon, a fish of the subfamily Gobioninae, such as a common gudgeon (Gobio gobio).
A gudgeon, such as Gobio gobio.
Word Forms & Grammar
go·bies
go·by
gobies
goby
goby (plural goby or gobies)
Origin of Goby
Origin 1: Latin gobius gudgeon, from Greek kōbios
Origin 2: From Latin gobius (“gudgeon”), from Ancient Greek κωβιός (kōbiós), a type of small fish, of unknown ultimate origin. See also gudgeon.
First Known Use
1769
Goby at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgō-bē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | any of numerous spiny-finned fishes (family Gobiidae) that usually have the pelvic fins united to form a… |
| First known use | 1769 |
How to Pronounce Goby
You say goby as /ˈgō-bē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (gō).