Gobs

/ɡɑːbz/ noun

Definition

Large amounts or quantities of something, often used casually in the phrase 'gobs of'; also, British slang for sailors.

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly from Irish or Scottish Gaelic gob (mouth), or from a Scandinavian source. The naval meaning may come from sailors' rough manner of speaking.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'gobs of' is great because nobody really knows exactly how much 'gobs' is—it's deliberately vague, which is why kids love saying 'I have gobs of candy!' instead of counting it out precisely.

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