gob

Meanings

• A term used in various contexts, including as a verb meaning to eat or swallow rapidly, or as a noun referring to a goblin or a lump or mass.

  - "He gobbed down his food in a few minutes."
  - "The children believed in goblins that lived under their beds."
  - "The sculptor created a large gob of clay."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɡɑb/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gob
nob , job , glove , rove

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gave
   

2. gap
   

3. gauze
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gob that leads to same result
gob , gobs

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Etymology

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

Originally a Scottish word, 'gob' comes from Old English 'gobba' meaning 'lump' or 'mass'. The verb form 'to gob' may have originated from the sound of swallowing.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gob' is also used in the game of golf to describe a shot that goes astray.

2. In Scotland, 'gob' is a term used to describe a type of flatbread.

3. The term 'gobbledygook' comes from the sound of swallowing 'gob' or 'lump' of unintelligible language.

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Related Concepts

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1. glossary term: A term used in various contexts, often with a negative connotation, such as a foolish or unintelligent person.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gob' has been used as a term for goblins or other mythical creatures. In music, it has been used as a playful or nonsensical word in songs.

How to Memorize "gob"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large lump or mass in your mouth when you say the word 'gob'.
   - Visualize a goblin or a mythical creature when you hear the word 'gob'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gob' with the sound of swallowing.
   - Think of the word 'lump' when you say 'gob'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gobble, gobble, goblin' to remember the meanings of 'gob' as a verb and a noun.
   - Remember 'Gob' stands for 'Gluttonous, Odd-looking, Bizarre' to help remember its various meanings.

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