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jelly blubber

Australian informal term for a jellyfish, particularly the Catostylus mosaicus, a common large jellyfish found in Australian coastal waters.

ˈdʒɛli ˌblʌbə(ɹ)36 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026AUS

Australian informal term for a jellyfish, particularly the Catostylus mosaicus, a common large jellyfish found in Australian coastal waters. The term is descriptively vivid and widely understood across Australia, especially among beachgoers. Also used loosely for any large gelatinous jellyfish.

She screamed when a jelly blubber bumped against her leg in the shallows.
Origin: Descriptive compound from jelly (the gelatinous quality) and blubber (to float or wobble, also fat). Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia) a jellyfish.

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