gob
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B2
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/ɡɑb/
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/ɡɒb/
lump or mouth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gob' originates from Irish, specifically the word 'gob,' where it meant 'beak or mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'gob' changed from the Irish word 'gob' and eventually became the modern English word 'gob.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beak or mouth,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'lump' and 'mouth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lump or chunk of a substance.
He had a gob of chewing gum stuck to his shoe.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a large amount or quantity of something.
There were gobs of people at the concert.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39