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gob Synonyms
Another word for gob
Choosing another word for gob depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A lump, clot, or viscous mass of a soft or liquid substance.
Usage Example
"The toddler accidentally dropped a large glob of peanut butter onto the kitchen floor."
Strongest
glob
blob
dollop
Strong
lump
wad
• noun (Context 2)
A person's mouth (informal slang).
Usage Example
"He was told to shut his mouth before he got himself into even more trouble."
Strongest
mouth
Strong
trap
piehole
yap
• noun (Context 3)
A large amount or great quantity (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The startup raised gobs of money during its initial round of venture funding."
Strongest
loads
heaps
oodles
Strong
tons
scads
• verb (Context 4)
To spit (informal slang).
Usage Example
"The referee issued a warning after the player gobbed on the pitch."
Strongest
spit
Strong
expectorate
hawk
• noun (Context 5)
A sailor in the United States Navy (dated informal slang).
Usage Example
"During shore leave, the port town was crowded with gobs looking for entertainment."
Strongest
sailor
swabbie
Strong
bluejacket
tar
Opposites of gob
The opposite of gob shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
pittance
swallow
handful
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gob. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gob