Blubber

n.	1.	A bubble. At his mouth a blubber stood of foam. - Henryson.
	2.	The fat of whales and other large sea animals from which oil is obtained. It lies immediately under the skin and over the muscular flesh.
	3.	(Zool.) A large sea nettle or medusa.
v. i.	1.	To weep noisily, or so as to disfigure the face; to cry in a childish manner. [imp. & p. p. Blubbered ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Blubbering.] She wept, she blubbered, and she tore her hair. - Swift.
v. t.	1.	To swell or disfigure (the face) with weeping; to wet with tears. Dear Cloe, how blubbered is that pretty face! - Prior.
	2.	To give vent to (tears) or utter (broken words or cries); - with forth or out.

Noun	1.	blubber - an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
	2.	blubber - excess bodily weight; "she found fatness disgusting in herself as well as in others" Synonyms: fatness, avoirdupois, fat
Verb	1.	blubber - cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!" Synonyms: blub, sniffle, snivel, snuffle
	2.	blubber - utter while crying Synonyms: blubber out

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