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blub

Pronunciation: [blʌb]

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Learn how to use blub in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to make a soft, crying sound. This often happens when someone is sad or has tears in their eyes. It's like a gentle whimper or sobbing.

Example

The little girl began to blub when she lost her favorite toy.

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He didn't blub at all during the sad movie; he stayed very quiet.

Example

Why did the baby start to blub after falling?

Context: “speech”

(verb) to speak in a soft, difficult-to-understand way, often because of tears or emotion. It looks like someone is trying to talk while feeling very sad.

Example

She was blubbing so much that it was hard to hear what she was saying.

Example

He spoke clearly and didn’t blub when explaining the news.

Example

Did she blub while trying to tell her story?

Context: “sound”

(noun) the sound made when someone is crying softly. It’s a comforting but sad noise that shows someone is feeling emotional.

Example

The blub of a child can often be heard when they're upset.

Example

There was no blub in the room; it was completely quiet.

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What does a blub sound like when a child cries?

How to pronounce blub

Pronunciation: [blʌb]

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