Gobs Meaning in English
word · lemma: gob
ˈɡɑbz
GAHBZ
ɡˈɒbz
GOBZ
Definition
A slang term meaning a very large amount of something, usually more than you need.
Usage & Nuances
"Gobs" is very informal and mostly used in American English. Common phrases: "gobs of money", "gobs of food". Not used in formal writing. Synonyms: "tons", "loads". Never used for people.
Spanish: montones - cantidades enormesPortuguese (BR): montes - montanhas - grandes quantidadesPortuguese (PT): montes - montanhas - grandes quantidadesChinese (Simplified): 大量 - 许多Chinese (Traditional): 大量 - 許多Hindi: बहुत सारा - ढेर साराArabic: الكثير - كميات كبيرةBengali: ঢের - অনেক বেশিRussian: куча - уйма - мореJapanese: 山ほど - たくさんVietnamese: rất nhiều - đầy ắpKorean: 엄청나게 많은 - 수두룩한Turkish: bir sürü - yığınlaUrdu: بہت زیادہ - ڈھیر ساراIndonesian: sangat banyak - segudang
Example Sentences
There were gobs of candy on the table.
basic
We got gobs of rain last night.
basic
My brother has gobs of video games.
basic
She brought over gobs of cookies for the party.
natural
I've got gobs of work to finish before Friday.
natural
You don't need gobs of money to have fun.
natural