Gob Meaning and example sentences with explanation

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Word of the day: Gob (noun, informal)

Possible Meanings:

  1. A lump or large amount of something soft or sticky. (Most common meaning)
  2. (British informal) A person’s mouth.
  3. (US, regional) A whoopee pie. (Less common)

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Example Sentences:

  • He wiped a gob of mud off his shoe. (Explanation: Gob describes the lump of mud.)
  • (Informal): “Shut your gob!” (Explanation: This is a rude way of telling someone to be quiet.)
  • (US, regional – Less common): Let’s pick up some gobs from the bakery for dessert. (Explanation: Gob refers to a whoopee pie, a type of layered chocolate cake with marshmallow filling.)

Important Note:

  • The first two meanings (“lump” and “mouth”) are considered informal and might not be suitable for all contexts.

Conversation Example (Focusing on the “lump” meaning):

Person 1: “Ugh, I stepped in gum!”

Person 2: “Here, let me help you get that gob off your shoe.”

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