gobaloon

== English == === Alternative forms === gobbaloon === Etymology === Diarmuid Ó Muirthile says it derives from gobbalew, southwest England dialect for a coastguard exciseman, from French gobe-a-l'eau "one who seizes things on water". === Pronunciation === enPR: gŏb'əlo͞onʹ IPA(key): /ˌɡɒbəˈluːn/ === Noun === gobaloon (plural gobaloons) (Ireland, slang) An oaf or fool. For quotations using this term, see Citations:gobaloon. (Ireland, slang, rare) A frightening or terrible thing. For quotations using this term, see Citations:gobaloon. === Adjective === gobaloon (Ireland, slang, rare) insane, crazy For quotations using this term, see Citations:gobaloon. === References ===