gobstopper
gobstopper · gobstoppers
A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shapeA type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.
/ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/
Meaning
1 senses(Ireland, UK)A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.
Origin
From gob (“mouth”) + stopper.From gob (“mouth”) + stopper.
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Forms
plural: gobstoppersSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedgobstopper tree