Gobbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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gobbing

 

[ ˈgɒbɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal context

To gob is a colloquial term meaning to spit or to spit out something. It is often used in informal or slang contexts, particularly in British English. The term can also refer to making a sound similar to spitting, which may be associated with disgust or contempt. The action may be expressed in varying degrees of severity, depending on the intention behind it.

Synonyms

hurl, project, spit

Examples of usage

  • He gobbed on the pavement in disgust.
  • Don't gob on me when you talk!
  • She was so irritated that she gobbed at the ground.

Translations

Translations of the word "gobbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gobbing

🇮🇳 गॉबिंग

🇩🇪 Spucken

🇮🇩 meludahi

🇺🇦 плювання

🇵🇱 splunięcie

🇯🇵 唾を吐く

🇫🇷 crachat

🇪🇸 escupir

🇹🇷 tükürmek

🇰🇷 침 뱉기

🇸🇦 بصق

🇨🇿 plivání

🇸🇰 plivanie

🇨🇳 吐痰

🇸🇮 pljuvanje

🇮🇸 spýta

🇰🇿 түкірту

🇬🇪 ყლაპვა

🇦🇿 tükrük

🇲🇽 escupir

Word origin

The word 'gob' is believed to have its roots in Middle English, stemming from the term 'gobben' which meant to spit or to eject something forcefully. This term is closely related to the old Norse word 'gobba', which also refers to the action of spitting. The informal and somewhat vulgar connotations of the word have solidified its place in modern slang, particularly in British dialects, where it carries a sense of rudeness or sudden contempt. Over time, 'gobbing' has evolved to encompass not just the act of spitting, but also encapsulates a broader array of expressive, often exaggerated, vocalizations akin to spitting. Today, the word is frequently used in everyday language to imply a strong emotional response, often negative, towards something or someone.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,595, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.