Commonly expressed as '
80 bucks and no gobby' but '80 dollars and no gobby' also in use. Expression refers to the act of spending a lot of
money or energy and receiving a disappointing or lacklustre result. No connection between the actual price paid and the number '$80' is required. Both the figure of $80 and the act of a gobby are used in a hyperbolic sense. Often used as an expression of sympathetic disbelief at a friend's misfortune or as an expression of frustration when you realise you just
got shafted.
'Mate how's that coffee?'
'$80 and no gobby
TBH'
'How was your date?'
'ughh it wasn't great, the food was kinda overpriced, I ended up picking up the
bill and I don't think he's keen to see me again'
'
fuck me, $80 and no gobby.'