gobstopper

See also: gob stopper

English

Etymology

gob +‎ stopper

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

gobstopper (plural gobstoppers)

A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.

Synonyms

jawbreaker in US and Canada

Derived terms

gobstopper tree

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