Where does “blubbering” come from?

Blubbering comes from English blubber, whose origin remains uncertain.

blubbering (English): present participle of blubber; noisy sobbing

Definitions

  1. present participle of blubber; noisy sobbing

Ancestry of “blubbering”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishblubberA fatty layer of adipose tissue found immediately...
2EnglishblubTo cry, whine or blubber; To swell; to puff out,...

Words derived from “blubbering”

Every word from English blub →Every word from English blubber →