Gobbet
noun
A small piece that is cut or torn off, especially of meat.
I cut the meat into gobbets for the stew.
Often appears as...
- gobbets of meat
- cut into gobbets
noun
A small amount or piece of something, especially information or writing.
The teacher gave us interesting gobbets of information about the author.
Often appears as...
- gobbets of information
- gobbets of knowledge
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small piece that is cut or torn off, especially of meat.
I cut the meat into gobbets for the stew.
Often appears as...
- gobbets of meat
- cut into gobbets
noun
A small amount or piece of something, especially information or writing.
The teacher gave us interesting gobbets of information about the author.
Often appears as...
- gobbets of information
- gobbets of knowledge
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone.
She looked at the gobbets of meat with disgust.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular.
He threw a gobbet of chicken to the waiting cat.
Pro Tip 3/3Visceral Imagery
The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives.
The floor was strewn with bloody gobbets after the battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone.
She looked at the gobbets of meat with disgust.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular.
He threw a gobbet of chicken to the waiting cat.
Pro Tip 3/3Visceral Imagery
The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives.
The floor was strewn with bloody gobbets after the battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone.
She looked at the gobbets of meat with disgust.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular.
He threw a gobbet of chicken to the waiting cat.
Pro Tip 3/3Visceral Imagery
The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives.
The floor was strewn with bloody gobbets after the battle.
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