Gobs — synonyms, definition

1. gobs (Noun) N. Amer

Jack* Jack-tar* bucketloads buckets buttloads cakeholes dozens heaps holes lashings loads lots many mariners masses maws old salt* oodles piles rafts • • •

gobs (Noun) — A large number or amount. ex. "made gobs of new friends"

gobs (Noun) — A man who serves as a sailor.

gobs (Noun) — A lump of slimy stuff.

gobs (Noun) — Informal term for the mouth.

gobs (Noun) — (informal) a large number or quantity.

balls chunks clods clumps crewmen globs large indefinite amount large indefinite quantity lumps mouths oral cavity* oral fissure* rima oris* sailors able seamen able-bodied seaman* bargees bargemen bo's'ns bo'suns boatswains bos'ns bosuns deckhands helmsmen lightermen officers ordinary seaman* pilots roustabouts sea lawyer* ship's officer* steerers steersmen • • •

2. gobs (Verb) N. Amer

spews spits spues

gobs (Verb) — Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth. ex. "The father of the victim gobbed at the alleged murderer"

coughs out coughs up expectorates spits out spits up