blubber meaning and definition

BLUBBER noun

Definition of blubber (noun)

1. an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
2. excess bodily weight
   • "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others"
   • synonyms: avoirdupois, fat, fatness
   • antonym: leanness

BLUBBER verb

Definition of blubber (verb)

1. cry or whine with snuffling
   • "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"
   • synonyms: blub, sniffle, snivel, snuffle
2. utter while crying
   • synonyms: blubber out