gobshite

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.

Register: offensive, slang, vulgar

Examples

What’s that gobshite talking about now?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person of very poor judgment and unpleasant character.

Register: offensive, slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Nonsense; speech or writing that is untrue, meaningless, or otherwise unwelcome.

Register: offensive, slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gobshite” mean?

One who engages in nonsensical chatter or unwanted conversation.

Is “gobshite” formal or informal?

gobshite is generally offensive, slang, vulgar.