Blub
verb (informal)
To cry or sob loudly.
He started to blub like a baby.
Often appears as...
- start to blub
- blub like a baby
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb (informal)
To cry or sob loudly.
He started to blub like a baby.
Often appears as...
- start to blub
- blub like a baby
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'blub' in casual situations with friends, not in formal or professional settings.
I couldn't help but blub during the sad movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Blub' implies a very strong emotional reaction, more than just tearing up.
When he heard the news, he sat down and blubbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Laughter
Remember, 'blub' is not used for laughing loudly; it's only for crying.
She didn't laugh but started to blub in the middle of the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'blub' in casual situations with friends, not in formal or professional settings.
I couldn't help but blub during the sad movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Blub' implies a very strong emotional reaction, more than just tearing up.
When he heard the news, he sat down and blubbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Laughter
Remember, 'blub' is not used for laughing loudly; it's only for crying.
She didn't laugh but started to blub in the middle of the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Use 'blub' in casual situations with friends, not in formal or professional settings.
I couldn't help but blub during the sad movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Blub' implies a very strong emotional reaction, more than just tearing up.
When he heard the news, he sat down and blubbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Laughter
Remember, 'blub' is not used for laughing loudly; it's only for crying.
She didn't laugh but started to blub in the middle of the conversation.
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Quote examples
Toby Stephens
English Actor
I blub all the time, in the most weird situations - not in the ones that should make me cry. Music makes me very emotional.
Quote examples
Toby Stephens
English Actor
I blub all the time, in the most weird situations - not in the ones that should make me cry. Music makes me very emotional.
Example 1 of 1
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