Gobbed

/ˈɡɑːbd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'gob'; spat or expelled saliva, or put something in one's mouth.

Etymology

From 'gob' (possibly from Old Norse 'gob' meaning mouth), the '-ed' suffix indicating past tense. The word has both literal meanings (spitting) and colloquial uses (putting food in mouth).

Kelly Says

In British slang, 'gobbed' is a remarkably specific insult—it refers to literally spitting on someone, which became such a notable issue at football matches in the 1980s that it actually influenced stadium behavior policies and security training!

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