dob

/dɒb/; /dɔb/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually rounded, lump or swelling, especially one on the skin, such as a boil or a cyst

“She had a nasty dob on her neck that was causing her a lot of discomfort.”

2. verb

to administer a dose of liquor to someone, especially as a signal to begin a drinking session

“He went to the pub and got dobed by the group of friends celebrating their friend’s birthday.”

3. verb

to give someone a small, usually alcoholic, drink as a signal or toast

“The bartender dobed the guests with a shot of whiskey before the main event.”

Synonyms

  • bump
  • lump
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • flatness
  • smoothness