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\ ˈgäb 
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\Definition of gob
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : lump
2 : a large amount
—usually used in pluralgobs of money
gob
noun (2)\ ˈgȯb , ˈgäb \
, ˈgäb \Definition of gob (Entry 2 of 3)
chiefly British
: mouth
gob
noun (3)\ ˈgäb , ˈgȯb \
, ˈgȯb \Definition of gob (Entry 3 of 3)
: sailor
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gob
noun\ ˈgäb \
\Kids Definition of gob
: lump entry 1 sense 1 a gob of mud
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The first known use of gob was in the 14th century
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