Gobbet
/ˈɡɑːbɪt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone. 
She looked at the gobbets of meat with disgust.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular. 
He threw a gobbet of chicken to the waiting cat.
Pro Tip 3/3Visceral Imagery
The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives. 
The floor was strewn with bloody gobbets after the battle.
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