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Meaning of mob

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mob

Pronunciation:/mɒb//mɑb/

noun

Definitions

  1. A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.

  2. A group of animals such as horses or cattle.

  3. A flock of emus.

  4. The Mafia, or a similar group that engages in organized crime (preceded by the).

verb

Definitions

  1. To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility.

    Example: The fans mobbed a well-dressed couple who resembled their idols.

  2. To crowd into or around a place.

    Example: The shoppers mobbed the store on the first day of the sale.

mob

Pronunciation:/mɒb//mɑb/

noun

Definitions

  1. A promiscuous woman; a harlot or wench; a prostitute.

  2. A mob cap.

verb

Definitions

  1. To wrap up in, or cover with, a cowl.