gobstopper
English
/ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/
noun
Definitions
- A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.
Etymology
Compound from English gob (mouth, lump, saliva) + English stopper.
Origin
English
stopper
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- crimestopper English
- doorstopper English
- gob English
- gobble English
- gobby English
- gobful English
- gobline English
- goboon English
- gobshite English
- gobsmacking English
- gobstruck English
- heartstopper English
- manstopper English
- puckstopper English
- restopper English
- showstopper English
- stop English
- stopper English
- stopperless English
- unstopper English
- gobben Middle English