gob

[ɡɒb]

gob Definition

• 1. a lump or clot of a slimy or viscous substance, especially one expectorated from the mouth or nostrils
• 2. a sailor's term for a sailor in another ship
• 3. a sailor's term for a coal miner

Using gob: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gob" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He spat a gob of phlegm onto the pavement.

• Example

  The sailors exchanged insults and called each other gobs.

• Example

  My grandfather was a gob before he became a sailor.

gob Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gob

• glob
• clot
• wad
• lump

Phrases with gob

• gob of spit

  a mass of saliva that has been expectorated from the mouth

  Example

  He cleared his throat and spat a gob of spit onto the ground.

• gob of coal

  a lump of coal, especially one that is too small to be mined profitably

  Example

  The miners had to sift through piles of rubble to find any gobs of coal.

• gob iron

  a harmonica, especially one played by a blues musician

  Example

  He pulled out his gob iron and started playing a mournful tune.

Origins of gob

from Middle English 'gobbe', meaning 'mass', related to Old Norse 'goptr', meaning 'a lump'

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Summary: gob in Brief

The term 'gob' [ɡɒb] refers to a lump or clot of slimy or viscous substance, such as phlegm or coal. It is also a sailor's term for a sailor in another ship or a coal miner. Examples include 'He spat a gob of phlegm onto the pavement,' and 'My grandfather was a gob before he became a sailor.'