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- [bluhb]
- /blʌb/
- /ˈblʌb.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhb]
- /blʌb/
Definitions of blub word
- verb blub If someone blubs, they cry because they are unhappy or frightened. 3
- noun blub a swelling of fresh plasterwork. 1
- verb blub To cry, whine or blubber. 0
- verb blub (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To swell; to puff out, as with weeping. 0
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Origin of blub
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; variant of blob
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Blub
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blub popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blub usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blub
verb blub
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- sob — to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- wail — to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain.
- sigh — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
Antonyms for blub
verb blub
- gloat — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
Top questions with blub
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