GOB


Meaning of GOB in English

I. ˈgäb noun

Etymology: Middle English gobbe, probably back-formation from gobet

Date: 14th century

1. : lump

2. : a large amount — usually used in plural

gob s of money

II. ˈgȯb, ˈgäb noun

Etymology: probably from Scottish Gaelic, mouth & Irish, beak, pursed mouth

Date: circa 1550

chiefly British : mouth

III. ˈgäb, ˈgȯb noun

Etymology: origin unknown

Date: 1915

: sailor

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