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gubbins.

Fragments; parings; scraps (especially of fish).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡʌb.ɪnz/UK
  1. Fragments; parings; scraps (especially of fish).

    obsolete · plural · plural-only
  2. Assorted stuff, especially if of little value; tat.

    UK · informal · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

Ante 1553. From gobbin (“piece, portion, slice”), from Middle English goboun, from Anglo-Norman gobon. Compare with English gobony (“line of alternating squares”).

noun/ˈɡʌb.ɪnz/UK
  1. Silly person; fool.

    UK · informal
Where this word comes from

Ante 1553. From gobbin (“piece, portion, slice”), from Middle English goboun, from Anglo-Norman gobon. Compare with English gobony (“line of alternating squares”).

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