What does lubber mean?
Lubber means (archaic) A clumsy or lazy person..
Lubber
/ˈlʌbə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A clumsy or lazy person..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) A clumsy or lazy person.
- (nautical) An inexperienced or novice sailor; a landlubber.
- (Southern US) An eastern lubber grasshopper (Romalea microptera).
- (South Asia) Alteration of rubber.
Example Sentences
[T]hree of the boys, of whom Mr. Hector was sometimes one, used to come in the morning as his humble attendants, and carry him [Johnson] to school. […] The purfly, sand-blind lubber and blubber, with his open mouth, and face of bruised honeycomb; yet already dominant, imperial, irresistible!
Synonyms for lubber
Antonyms for lubber
Related Words
Word Forms
- lubbers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lubber?
Common synonyms include alcatote, auf, botcher, bumbler.
What is the opposite of lubber?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lubber in a sentence?
[T]hree of the boys, of whom Mr. Hector was sometimes one, used to come in the morning as his humble attendants, and carry him [Johnson] to school. […] The purfly, sand-blind lubber and blubber, with his open mouth, and face of bruised honeycomb; yet already dominant, imperial, irresistible!
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