Gobbet

usgb/ˈɡɑːbɪt/
noun

A small piece that is cut or torn off, especially of meat.

I cut the meat into gobbets for the stew.
Visual representation of "gobbet" - A small piece that is cut or torn off, especially of meat.

Often appears as...

  • gobbets of meat
  • cut into gobbets
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Visual representation of "gobbet"
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Often Negative

'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone.

Illustration for Often Negative
She looked at the gobbets of meat with disgust.
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Not Precise

'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular.

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He threw a gobbet of chicken to the waiting cat.
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Visceral Imagery

The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives.

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The floor was strewn with bloody gobbets after the battle.
Visual representation of the word "Gobbet"

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