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Definition of goby

goby

/ˈɡoʊ.bi/
go · by
Plural:gobies
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goby Lexical Profile

goby Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, predominantly marine fish belonging to the family Gobiidae, typically characterized by pelvic fins that are fused to form a disc-shaped sucker, commonly found inhabiting shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and coral reefs globally.

Example

"The marine biologist observed a brightly colored neon goby safely cleaning parasites off the gills of a much larger grouper."

• Rhymes for goby

• Nearby Words

goblet
goblin shark
gobo
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gochujang
gocta
godafoss

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin 'gobius' and Greek 'kōbios', referring to a small fish such as a gudgeon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goby. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goby
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