Pronunciation: /mɑb/

Definitions of mob

noun a large, disorderly crowd of people

Example Sentences

A1 The mob gathered outside the courthouse to protest.

A2 The mob of angry fans rushed the stage after the concert.

B1 The mob demanded justice for the victim of the crime.

B2 The mob grew larger as more people joined in the demonstration.

C1 The mob mentality can lead to dangerous and destructive behavior.

C2 The mob was eventually dispersed by riot police using tear gas.

verb to crowd around or attack someone in a mob

Example Sentences

A1 The angry villagers mobbed the thief.

A2 The fans mobbed the celebrity as she exited the building.

B1 Protesters mobbed the streets demanding justice for the victims.

B2 The football hooligans mobbed the opposing team's bus.

C1 The political rally was mobbed by supporters waving banners and chanting slogans.

C2 The rock star was mobbed by adoring fans wherever he went.

Examples of mob in a Sentence

formal The police were called to disperse the violent mob that had gathered outside the courthouse.

informal I heard there was a mob forming at the park for a protest.

slang The mob at the concert was so hyped up, they were pushing and shoving to get to the front.

figurative The angry customers formed a mob at the store, demanding a refund for the faulty product.

Grammatical Forms of mob

past tense

mobbed

plural

mobs

comparative

more mob-like

superlative

most mob-like

present tense

mob

future tense

will mob

perfect tense

have mobbed

continuous tense

is mobbing

singular

mob

positive degree

mob

infinitive

to mob

gerund

mobbing

participle

mobbing

Origin and Evolution of mob

First Known Use: 1688 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'mob' originated from the Latin word 'mobile vulgus' which means 'fickle crowd'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a disorderly crowd, the word 'mob' has evolved to also describe a group of people with a common purpose or interest, often with a negative connotation of being unruly or violent.