Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gobby

/ˈɡɒbi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.80 in modern English

Syllables
gob-by
IPA
/ˈɡɒbi/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Marked by the presence of gobs (lumps).

Informal

adj

Inclined to speak in a loud and offensive manner.

British usage; Derogatory; Slang

noun

An act of fellatio.

British usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From gob (“lump”) + -y.

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Questions

How do you pronounce gobby?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɒbi/.
What does gobby mean?
Marked by the presence of gobs (lumps).
Where does gobby come from?
From gob (“lump”) + -y.

How to pronounce gobby

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