Gobbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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gobbing
[ ˈgɒbɪŋ ]
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
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
- cuspir
- expel
🇮🇳 गॉबिंग
- थूकना
- निकालना
🇩🇪 Spucken
- Ausspucken
- Schleudern
🇮🇩 meludahi
- meludahkan
- memuntahkan
🇺🇦 плювання
- виплюнути
- сплюнути
🇵🇱 splunięcie
- wyplucie
- plucie
🇯🇵 唾を吐く
- 吐き出す
- 吐く
🇫🇷 crachat
- cracher
- expulser
🇪🇸 escupir
- expulsar
- arrojar
🇹🇷 tükürmek
- çıkarmak
- atmak
🇰🇷 침 뱉기
- 뱉다
- 내뱉다
🇸🇦 بصق
- قذف
- طرد
🇨🇿 plivání
- vyplivnout
- vyplivnout
🇸🇰 plivanie
- vypľuť
- vypluť
🇨🇳 吐痰
- 吐出
- 吐
🇸🇮 pljuvanje
- izpljuniti
- izpljunek
🇮🇸 spýta
- úða
- kasta
🇰🇿 түкірту
- шығару
- тастау
🇬🇪 ყლაპვა
- ანგაჟირება
- გადააგდო
🇦🇿 tükrük
- çıxarmaq
- atmaq
🇲🇽 escupir
- expulsar
- arrojar
Etymology
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.