English word origin

Etymology of flob

Uncertain; possibly imitative. Possibly a Blend of phlegm + gob

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Spittle or phlegm, especially a piece of spittle or phlegm that has been spat out.

verb

To spit or to gob.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Uncertain; possibly imitative. Possibly a Blend of phlegm + gob

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Blend componentphlegmen
Blend componentgoben

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

To flop; to move or behave in a loose or uncoordinated way.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Probably an alteration of flop.

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