knob-gobbler
- noun
- Offensive
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[insulto informal por persona tonta]
- Whenever treats are out, my spaniel turns into a true knob-gobbler.
Examples
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He laughed as the puppy, a real knob-gobbler, slobbered all over his shoes.
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My dog is such a knob-gobbler when he gets excited.
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Don't be such a knob-gobbler; think before you speak!
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Don't be a knob-gobbler and take things too seriously!
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Whenever my dog sees food, he becomes a real knob-gobbler and can't stop licking the ground.
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The kids thought it was hilarious when their friend acted like a knob-gobbler during the silly game.
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After getting a treat, the puppy turned into a knob-gobbler, playfully licking everyone's hands.
Synonyms
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4.9
A person or animal that often touches things with their tongue
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7.2
A person or animal that eats small bites again and again
A person or animal that licks a cooking pot clean
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Etymology
Knob-gobbler is a playful slang compound of knob (a small round thing, like a door handle) and gobbler (one who 'gobbles' or eats quickly). A helpful way to remember it is to picture a puppy that greedily licks or 'gobbles' at every little thing, or a silly person who acts without thinking, which is why it names both a slobbering animal and a foolish person.