1
: lump
2
: a large amount
—usually used in plural
gobs of money
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Noun (2)
Noun (3)
Examples of gob in a Sentence
Noun (1)
grabbed a gob of clay from the block and threw it on the pottery wheel
has gobs of money
Noun (2)
he threatened the yob with a punch in the gob if he didn't stop insulting everyone
Noun (3)
avast, ye gobs, and haul anchor!
Recent Examples on the Web
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Some of these start-ups’ tools already have millions of users, and a few have made gobs of money by selling subscriptions and premium extras.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 9 May 2024
In a race in which both candidates are household names and — despite Trump's current deficit — will raise and spend gobs of money before the election is over, these differences aren't going to make or break a campaign.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Many superstars bring in gobs of marketing and television revenue as well as being productive on the field to bring in more wins and even more money.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
The technology will transform some aspect of care delivery, save gobs of money, or automate administrative tasks crucial to connecting patients with timely services.
—Katie Palmer and Casey Ross, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
The billionaire Democrat and former mayor of New York City already has given gobs of his fortune to his alma mater, the Johns Hopkins University.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
The new layoffs are the latest correction to years of a booming global economy and near-zero interest rates, which gave tech companies the ability to throw off gobs of cash to attract top talent in the pandemic.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
In fact, swearing is so not ridiculous that gobs of research has been conducted on the subject.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Noun
Sure, there are gobs of theme parks and attractions geared toward kids, but there are also plenty of new thrills for adults in Orlando.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Some of these start-ups’ tools already have millions of users, and a few have made gobs of money by selling subscriptions and premium extras.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 9 May 2024
In a race in which both candidates are household names and — despite Trump's current deficit — will raise and spend gobs of money before the election is over, these differences aren't going to make or break a campaign.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Many superstars bring in gobs of marketing and television revenue as well as being productive on the field to bring in more wins and even more money.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
The technology will transform some aspect of care delivery, save gobs of money, or automate administrative tasks crucial to connecting patients with timely services.
—Katie Palmer and Casey Ross, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024
The billionaire Democrat and former mayor of New York City already has given gobs of his fortune to his alma mater, the Johns Hopkins University.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
The new layoffs are the latest correction to years of a booming global economy and near-zero interest rates, which gave tech companies the ability to throw off gobs of cash to attract top talent in the pandemic.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
In fact, swearing is so not ridiculous that gobs of research has been conducted on the subject.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Gob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gob. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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gob
1 of 2 noun1
2
: a large amount
—usually used in plural
gobs of money
gob
2 of 2 noun
: sailor
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