Gobby

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑbi/

Definitions of gobby

adjective Describing someone who talks loudly, confidently, and in a confrontational manner, often without considering the feelings of others.

Example Sentences

A1 She is a gobby teenager who talks loudly and confidently.

A2 He can be a bit gobby when he's had a few drinks.

B1 The gobby customer complained loudly about the service.

B2 Despite being gobby, she is actually quite shy around new people.

C1 His gobby attitude often gets him into trouble with authority figures.

C2 Some people find her gobby nature refreshing, while others find it off-putting.

Examples of gobby in a Sentence

formal She was considered gobby by her peers due to her outspoken nature.

informal I can't stand how gobby he gets after a few drinks.

slang Stop being so gobby, you're starting to annoy everyone.

figurative His gobby attitude was like a constant buzzing in my ear, impossible to ignore.

Grammatical Forms of gobby

• past tense: gobbed
• plural: gobbies
• comparative: gobbier
• superlative: gobbiest
• present tense: gobs
• future tense: will gobby
• perfect tense: have gobby
• continuous tense: is gobbing
• singular: gobby
• positive degree: gobby
• infinitive: to gobby
• gerund: gobbing
• participle: gobbed

Origin and Evolution of gobby

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gobby' is believed to have originated in British slang.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who talks loudly, rudely, or boastfully, the term 'gobby' has evolved to also encompass someone who is outspoken or opinionated.