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blubber

blub·ber [ blúbbər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fat of ocean mammals: the insulating fat of whales and other large ocean mammals. Use: source of oil, food.

2. unsightly fat: unsightly body fat ( informal ) ( sometimes considered offensive )



verb  (past and past participle blub·bered, present participle blub·ber·ing, 3rd person present singular blub·bers)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb sob loudly: to sob in a loud and unattractive manner

2. transitive verb say something while sobbing: to say something while sobbing

[14th century. Origin ?]

blub·ber·er noun
blub·ber·y adjective
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