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gobby

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈɡɒbi/
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  • rhymes with -ɒbi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Marked by the presence of gobs (lumps).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Inclined to speak in a loud and offensive manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

An act of fellatio.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fellatio, blowjob, gob job, brain, dome, head, mouth music, neck, Kirk

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From gob (“lump”) + -y.

From gob (“mouth”) + -y. The meaning "inclined to talk" is probably related to gabby.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: paakkuinen — marked by presence of gobs
  • Finnish: kokkareinen — marked by presence of gobs
  • Finnish: klimppinen — marked by presence of gobs