cobbler
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Meaning · English
A sheep left to the end to be sheared (for example, because its wool is filthy, or because it is difficult to catch).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cobbler” mean?
A sheep left to the end to be sheared (for example, because its wool is filthy, or because it is difficult to catch).
Is “cobbler” formal or informal?
cobbler is generally slang.