Synonyms for

Gob

Verb / gɑ:b / Another word for gob — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A lump or clot of a slimy or viscous substance.

Synonyms & similar words

maw seadog yap hole jacktar oldsalt trap seafarer jack cakehole seaman tar mariner clump blob wad mass chunk lump glob ball hunk pellet lumpen clot morsel massa turd bit nugget knob plug cake

Example sentences

  1. She picked up a gob of mud and threw it at the wall.
  2. He coughed up a gob of phlegm.
  3. The chef shaped the mashed potatoes into little gobs.
  4. She wiped the gob of jelly off her shirt.
  5. He scooped a gob of peanut butter onto his toast.

Quotes

  • My gob is absolutely smacked, this is a very, very significant discovery.
  • I'm just a gob in a suit!
  • I was gobsmacked. And I'm never gobsmacked.

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