 'Gobbet' usually suggests a rough or unrefined piece, often used with negative tone.

Often Negative

'Gobbet' indicates an imprecisely sized piece, smaller than a portion but irregular.

Not Precise

The word can evoke a strong, often visceral image, suitable for dramatic narratives.

Used metaphorically, 'gobbet' refers to pieces of non-physical things, like information.

 'Gobbet' can pertain to abstract concepts, adding an element of tangibility.

In academic or intellectual settings, 'gobbet' suggests digestible pieces of knowledge.