How Do You Spell MOB?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒb] (IPA)

The word "mob" is spelled with the letters "M," "O," and "B" in English. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /mɒb/. The "M" at the beginning is pronounced with a bilabial nasal sound, while the vowel "O" is a low back rounded vowel. The final letter "B" is pronounced with a voiced bilabial stop. The word "mob" refers to a crowd of people, often in a negative sense linked to unruly or violent behaviour.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
Plural
Conjugate verb
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MOB Meaning and Definition

  1. Mob, noun:

    1. A large unruly crowd or disorderly mass of people, typically characterized by a lack of control or organization. Mobs often exhibit aggressive or violent behavior, causing disturbance, chaos, or intimidation in a particular space or towards specific individuals. They may arise from a collective sense of grievance, political unrest, or spontaneous gathering. Mobs can pose a threat to public safety and often require intervention from law enforcement authorities to restore order.

    2. Any group or collection of individuals sharing a common purpose or goal, typically involving forceful or aggressive actions. This definition encompasses not only physical violence but also metaphorical acts aiming to overpower or coerce others against their will. In this context, a mob can refer to a group of criminals or thugs engaging in organized criminal activities, such as extortion or trafficking.

    3. As a verb, to mob means to gather or assemble in a mob-like manner or to act collectively with aggression or hostility toward a target or objective.

    Overall, the term "mob" refers to a chaotic, disorderly, and potentially dangerous group of people. This term can apply to anything from a large unruly crowd to an organized criminal group. The connotation of violence and lack of control associated with a mob distinguishes it from a regular gathering or protest.

  2. • A crowd or multitude of people rude and disorderly; a crowd; the populace.
    • To attack in a disorderly crowd; to harass or overbear tumultuously.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MOB

Etymology of MOB

The word "mob" originated in the late 17th century as a shortened form of the term "mobile vulgus", which is Latin for "fickle crowd" or "changeable commoners". It was first used to describe a disorderly or unruly crowd, often with negative connotations. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer more specifically to a group of people engaged in riotous or violent behavior.

Idioms with the word MOB

  • the heavy mob/brigade The idiom "the heavy mob/brigade" refers to a group of strong, powerful, or influential individuals who are capable of wielding a significant amount of force or influence. It typically suggests a group or organization that is skilled at enforcing its will or achieving its objectives forcefully, often through aggressive or coercive means.
  • heavy mob The idiom "heavy mob" refers to a powerful and organized group of people, often with criminal intentions, who are known for using force or intimidation to achieve their goals. It typically signifies a group that is capable of causing trouble or exerting influence through their sheer strength or numbers.

Similar spelling words for MOB

Plural form of MOB is MOBS

Conjugate verb Mob

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mobbed
you would have mobbed
he/she/it would have mobbed
we would have mobbed
they would have mobbed
I would have mob
you would have mob
he/she/it would have mob
we would have mob
they would have mob

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mobbing
you would have been mobbing
he/she/it would have been mobbing
we would have been mobbing
they would have been mobbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mob
you would mob
he/she/it would mob
we would mob
they would mob

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mobbing
you would be mobbing
he/she/it would be mobbing
we would be mobbing
they would be mobbing

FUTURE

I will mob
you will mob
he/she/it will mob
we will mob
they will mob

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mobbing
you will be mobbing
he/she/it will be mobbing
we will be mobbing
they will be mobbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mobbed
you will have mobbed
he/she/it will have mobbed
we will have mobbed
they will have mobbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mobbing
you will have been mobbing
he/she/it will have been mobbing
we will have been mobbing
they will have been mobbing

IMPERATIVE

you mob
we let´s mob

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mob

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mobbing
you were mobbing
he/she/it was mobbing
we were mobbing
they were mobbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

mobbed

PAST PERFECT

I had mobbed
you had mobbed
he/she/it had mobbed
we had mobbed
they had mobbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mobbing
you had been mobbing
he/she/it had been mobbing
we had been mobbing
they had been mobbing

PRESENT

I mob
you mob
he/she/it mobs
we mob
they mob

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mobbing
you are mobbing
he/she/it is mobbing
we are mobbing
they are mobbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mobbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mobbed
you have mobbed
he/she/it has mobbed
we have mobbed
they have mobbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mobbing
you have been mobbing
he/she/it has been mobbing
we have been mobbing
they have been mobbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mob

SIMPLE PAST

I mobbed
you mobbed
he/she/it mobbed
we mobbed
they mobbed

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