Word Direct Answers

What does "blubber" mean?

Blubber: The fat of whales and other large sea animals from which oil is obtained. It lies immediately under the skin and over the muscular flesh.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(Zoöl.) A large sea nettle or medusa.
  2. 3.To weep noisily, or so as to disfigure the face; to cry in a childish manner. She wept, she blubbered, and she tore her hair. Swift.
  3. 4.To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears. Dear Cloe, how blubbered is that pretty face! Prior.
  4. 5.To give vent to (tears) or utter (broken words or cries); -- with forth or out.

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