# gobstopper

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɒbˌstɒp.ə(ɹ)/

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

## Etymology
Compound of gob (“mouth”) + stopper.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gobstopper