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Ireland slang
To kiss someone.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Ireland
Formality
Informal.
Lob the gob means To kiss someone. It is best read as ireland slang associated with Ireland.
"Lob the gob" means To kiss someone. In Ireland, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
To kiss passionately.
Dont joke around; be serious (implies severe consequences).
Okay, fine, or good; used to describe something adequate or to brush off questions.
To dance, especially disco dancing.
Broken, ruined, or completely worn out.
A person from rural Ireland, often used by city dwellers.
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "Lob the gob". The entry is associated with Ireland, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as Ireland slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"snog" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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