What does "gobstopper" mean?

A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.

What is a synonym for "gobstopper"?

Common synonyms include: jawbreaker, jawbreaker.

How do you pronounce "gobstopper"?

Pronounced //ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)//.

Gobstopper

//ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape. British, Ireland
"“Everlasting Gobstoppers!”’ cried Mr. Wonka proudly. “They're completely new! I am inventing them for children who are given very little pocket money. You can put an Everlasting Gobstopper in your mouth and you can suck it and suck it and suck it and suck it and suck it and it will never get any smaller!”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

jawbreaker jawbreaker

Example

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"“Everlasting Gobstoppers!”’ cried Mr. Wonka proudly. “They're completely new! I am inventing them for children who are given very little pocket money. You can put an Everlasting Gobstopper in your mouth and you can suck it and suck it and suck it and suck it and suck it and it will never get any smaller!”"

Etymology

Compound of gob (“mouth”) + stopper.

Related phrases

gobstopper tree

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