English Explanatory Dictionary

lubberly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).
  2. Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.
adv
  1. In the manner of a landlubber.

Word forms

lubberly more lubberly most lubberly

Etymology

From lubber + -ly.

Derived words

lubberliness
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