Blubber — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈblə-bər/ blub·ber

Meaning & Definition of Blubber

Blubber (verb)

  1. to weep noisily
  2. to swell, distort, or wet with weeping
  3. to utter while weeping

Blubber (noun)

  1. the fat of whales and other large marine mammals
  2. excessive fat on the body
  3. the action of blubbering

Blubber (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress

    "the poor child was blubbering because he had fallen and skinned his knee"

    similar: bawl, blub (chiefly British), cry, sob, weep
    related: greet (Scottish), grieve, keen, lament, mourn, howl, scream, squall, wail, yowl, bleat, mewl, pule, whimper, whine, sniffle, snivel, groan, moan, sigh

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blubber

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blubber:

Chiefly British: blub
bawl, cry, sob, weep

Related Words for Blubber

greet, grieve, keen, lament, mourn, howl, scream, squall, wail, yowl, bleat, mewl, pule, whimper, whine, sniffle, snivel, groan, moan, sigh

Word Forms of Blubber

Inflections: blubbered, blubbering

Origin & Etymology of Blubber

Middle English blubren to make a bubbling sound, from bluber

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Blubber

What does "Blubber" mean?

"Blubber" means to weep noisily. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to weep noisily.

What is another word for "Blubber"?

Other words for "Blubber" include bawl, blub, cry, sob and weep. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blubber" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blubber"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blubber". Common alternatives include bawl, blub, cry, sob and weep.

How do you use "Blubber" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blubber" in a sentence: "the poor child was blubbering because he had fallen and skinned his knee".

Is "Blubber" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blubber" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Blubber"?

"Blubber" is pronounced /ˈblə-bər/ and divided into syllables as blub·ber.

What is the origin of the word "Blubber"?

"Blubber" comes from Middle English blubren to make a bubbling sound, from bluber. First known use: 15th centuryi.

What is another word for "Blubber" meaning "to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress"?

When "Blubber" (verb) means to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress, synonyms include bawl, blub, cry, sob and weep.