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Blubber Definition & Meaning

blubber
noun
  1. an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
  2. excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others"
verb
  1. cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
  2. utter while crying

"Blubber" in song lyrics

See how blubber is used in real songs:

  • "You baldheaded sucker, your body full of blubber"
    Keith Murray f/ Erick Sermon, Redman — U Ain't Nobody
  • "And snap and jux up your blubber"
    Necro — Gory Days
  • "What I discovered, it made me sob and blubber"
    O.C. — Ga Head

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Frequently asked questions

What does blubber mean?
an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others" cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!" utter while crying
What part of speech is blubber?
Blubber is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does blubber have?
Blubber has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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