blubber

• Substantiv, das die dicke Fettschicht unter der Haut von Meeressäugetieren wie Walen bezeichnet, die historisch als Ölquelle diente; umgangssprachlich auch für übermäßiges Körperfett verwendet.

A noun referring to the thick layer of fat beneath the skin of marine mammals like whales, historically used as an oil source, or informally used to describe excess body weight.

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1. Marine mammal fatB1formal

   A thick layer of fat beneath the skin of whales, seals, and other large marine mammals, which provides insulation and energy storage.

   Blubber

   • Whales rely on their blubber to stay warm in cold ocean waters.
   • Historically, blubber was rendered to produce oil for lamps.
   • The seal's blubber helps it survive long periods without food.

   Synonymeadipose tissuefat

2. Excess body fatB2informal

   An informal term for excess fat on a person's body.

   Überflüssiges Körperfett

   • He joked that he needed to lose some of his blubber after the holidays.
   • The doctor warned him about the health risks of carrying too much blubber.
   • She tried to hide her blubber under a loose shirt.

   Synonymechubfatflablardpudge

• Laut und unkontrolliert weinen, oft kindlich oder jammernd; auch das Geräusch, das beim heftigen Schluchzen entsteht.

A verb used to describe the act of crying noisily and uncontrollably, often in a childish or pathetic manner.

1. Cry noisilyB2informal

   To cry or sob loudly and uncontrollably, often with sniffling.

   Laut weinen

   • The child blubbered after losing his toy.
   • She blubbered through the entire sad movie.
   • He blubbered like a baby when he heard the news.

   Synonymebawlcrysnivelsobwailweepwhimper

2. Speak while cryingB2informal

   To utter words while crying or sobbing, often making them difficult to understand.

   Weinend sprechen

   • He blubbered an apology through his tears.
   • She blubbered out the story of what happened.
   • The witness blubbered his testimony in court.

   Synonymebawlsnivelsobwailwhimper

Phrasal-Variantenblubber out