gob

/ɡɒb/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of food, especially a mouthful.

“She took a big gob of mashed potatoes and put it in her mouth.”

2. verb

to swallow or eat hastily and greedily.

“He gobbled down the sandwich in one minute.”

3. verb

to speak or utter with a sudden, loud noise.

“The gob of a loud whistle startled everyone.”

4. interjection

an expression of disgust, shock, or disappointment.

“Gob! This news is terrible.”

5. noun

the back of the mouth, especially the throat or the back of the tongue.

“The gob at the back of her throat was sore from coughing.”

Synonyms

  • gulp
  • mouthful
  • swallow

Antonyms

  • deliberate
  • savor