Gubbins
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌb.ɪnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gubbins is a noun meaning (British, informal) Assorted stuff, especially if of little value; tat.
Meaning
(British, informal) Assorted stuff, especially if of little value; tat.
More Meanings
- (UK, informal) Silly person; fool.
- (obsolete) Fragments; parings; scraps (especially of fish).
Example Sentences
[H]ough you hungerſtarued gubbins or offales of men, how thriue you, howe periſh you, [...]
"Silly gubbins," she said. "You told me twice, and I was interested even the second time. […]"
I had to memorise so much dialogue that never makes it into the movie so I always have a plethora of extra gubbins I can't remember.
Synonyms for gubbins
Depending on context, synonyms include fool, widget, hickey, gizmo, thingy, gimmick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dohickey, thingmabob, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingumabob, gimmick.
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