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blubber

1 of 2verb
/ˈblʌbɚ/
Forms:blubbers,blubbering,blubbered,blubbered
1

to cry or whine while making sniffing sounds

  • The upset child began to blubber after losing his favorite toy.
  • Overwhelmed by the sad movie, she couldn't help but blubber quietly.
  • The frustrated toddler started to blubber when denied a treat.
  • The emotional reunion had the long-lost friends blubbering.
  • Unaccustomed to criticism, he would blubber when faced with negative feedback.
2

to speak or say something while crying

  • The child blubbered as he tried to explain what had happened at school.
  • He blubbered through the phone call, telling his friend about the loss.
  • He couldn’t get a word out, his voice cracking as he blubbered through his grief.
  • The girl blubbered between sobs, trying to tell her parents what was wrong.
  • She blubbered, apologizing for her outburst during the meeting.
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