English Explanatory Dictionary

gobshite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.
  2. A person of very poor judgment and unpleasant character.
  3. Nonsense; speech or writing that is untrue, meaningless, or otherwise unwelcome.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ En-au-gobshite.ogg

Word forms

gobshite gobshites

Etymology

From gob (“mouth”) + shite (“excrement”).

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