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gobby

[ gob-ee ]

adjective

, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.
, gob·bi·er, gob·bi·est.
  1. fat.


gobby

/ ˈɡɒbɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    loudmouthed and offensive


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gobby1

Of uncertain origin

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Example Sentences

The reader encounters "little poison-pen Gobby," a naughty boy who keeps on writing bare-faced lies.

A slimy, gobby shellfish which civilization gives men the hardihood to eat without removing its entrails!

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