gobshite

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

gob +‎ shite

[edit] Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈgɒbˌʃaɪt/, SAMPA: /"gQb%SaIt/

[edit] Noun

gobshite (plural gobshites)

1. (British, slang, offensive) One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.

   What's that gobshite talking about now?

2. (British, slang, offensive) A person of very poor judgment and unpleasant character.

[edit] Usage notes

• The collective expression shower of gobshites is quite common.

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