LUBBERLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Lubberly

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 16th century: from lubber

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlʌbəli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

big and clumsy

Short Definition:

big and clumsy

Examples:
  • they employed two great lubberly men
Definition:

characteristic of a landlubber; unseamanlike

Short Definition:

characteristic of landlubber

Examples:
  • the lubberly and untidy habits of members of the crew

Word: Lubberly

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlʌbəli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

in a clumsy or unskilful manner.

Short Definition:

in clumsy or unskilful manner

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