blob

Meanings

• noun

  A formless mass of soft tissue, often used figuratively to refer to a shapeless collection of things.

  - "The pudding was a perfect blob when it came out of the microwave."
  - "The artist created a series of abstract blobs for his latest exhibition."
  - "The manager was frustrated by the endless stream of complaints, forming a blob of negativity in the office."

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Pronunciation

1. /blɑb/
   
   
   
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2. /blɑb/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blob
dob , job , nob , rob

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Variants

List of all variants of blob that leads to same result
blob , blobs , blobbed , blobbing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'blob' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'blobbe' meaning lump or mass.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blob' has been used in various scientific contexts, including in meteorology to describe clouds.

2. In the video game 'Pac-Man', the ghosts are called 'blobs'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amorphous: Refers to a form that has no definite shape or is shapeless.

2. Gelatinous: Refers to a substance that is soft, jelly-like, and able to flow or be shaped easily.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'blob' has been used in various contexts. For example, in the 1958 science fiction film 'The Blob', the creature is described as a shapeless, amorphous mass of gelatinous matter. In literature, the term has been used figuratively to describe emotions or groups of people.

How to Memorize "blob"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, jelly-like substance that has no definite shape.
   - Visualize a formless mass that can flow and change shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blob' with a jellyfish or a blob of paint.
   - Think of a shapeless lump or a pile of goo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'blob' by thinking of 'Lots Of Blobby Things'.
   - Use the acronym 'B.O.B.' to remember the definition: Blobs are shapeless masses.

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