Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Gobstopper

👉 In the context of language and syntax, a "gobstopper" is often used as an idiomatic expression to describe someone who is unable to stop their thoughts or speech. It can also be used figuratively to mean something that impedes or obstructs progress or development. For example: - "I couldn't get my mind off of the news and couldn't stop talking about it." - "He was so engrossed in his work that he couldn't stop staring at the clock

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