blubber
noun
UK/ˈblʌb.əʳ/
US/ˈblʌb.ɚ/
Definitions of blubber noun
- Uncountable
The thick layer of fat found beneath the skin of marine mammals, such as whales and seals, serving as insulation.
- Uncountableinformal
An excessive amount of body fat on a person.
You need to exercise more to reduce that blubber around your waist!
Determined to lose his blubber, he embarked on a rigorous diet and exercise plan.
After months of training, he finally got rid of his blubber.
verb
UK/ˈblʌb.əʳ/
US/ˈblʌb.ɚ/
Definitions of blubber verb
- Intransitive
To cry noisily and uncontrollably, often in a childish manner.
He started blubbering like a child when he heard the bad news.
She started blubbering, unable to clearly explain what had happened.
He couldn't help but start blubbering when he saw the scene.