clabbered
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈklæbərd/
KK: /ˈklæbərd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a substance that has thickened or formed curds, often used in relation to dairy products like milk.
Example
The clabbered milk was no longer suitable for drinking, but it could be used in baking.
Conversation
Did you see the milk in the fridge?
Yeah, it looks really clabbered now.
I thought I could still use it for cooking.
I wouldn't recommend it; better to get fresh milk.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
curdled
thickened
coagulated
Antonyms
liquid
smooth
thin
verb
Definition
To have turned into a thick, curdled substance, often referring to milk that has soured and thickened.
Example
The milk clabbered after being left out for too long.
Tense Forms
Past: clabbered
Past Participle: clabbered
Conversation
Did you see the milk I left out?
Yeah, I think it clabbered a bit after a few hours.
That's gross! I should have put it in the fridge.
Root Explanation
Clabbered originates from the Old English word 'clabber', meaning to curdle or clot. The term refers specifically to milk that has thickened or curdled, often due to souring.
Memory Tip
Think of milk that has 'curdled' or 'clotted' — that's what clabbered means.
Visually Confused Words
labber
cabber