| 释义 |
gub·bins
\ˈgəbə̇nz\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction
also gub·bings \“, -biŋz\
Etymology: gubbins, plural of gubbin fragment, paring, alteration of obsolete English gobone gobbet, portion, from Middle English gobyn, goboun; gubbings, alteration of gubbins
1. dialect Britain : fish parings or refuse; broadly : any bits and pieces : scraps
2. Britain : gadgets, gadgetry
< the gubbins for changing a tire >
< all the navigational gubbins — J.L.Rhys >
3. Britain : a foolish or futile person : simpleton
< you silly gubbins > |