an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil

excess bodily weight; she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others

[ Syn: fatness , fat , avoirdupois ]

cry or whine with snuffling; Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!

[ Syn: snivel , sniffle , blub , snuffle ]

utter while crying

[ Syn: blubber out ]