Gobstopper
/ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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!”"
Example
More examples"“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.