Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for lubberly

lubberly

[ luhb-er-lee ]

adjective

  1. of or resembling a lubber.


adverb

  1. in a lubberly manner.

Discover More

Other Words From

  • lubber·li·ness noun

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of lubberly1

First recorded in 1565–75; lubber + -ly

Discover More

Example Sentences

I've watched yo' fur hours when I wur a great lubberly lad, an' when yo' gettin' to be a woman it wur th' same thing.

It makes me sick to think of having to trust to an accident like that, like a lubberly cockney out for a boozy Bank Holiday sail.

This was done in a lubberly and irregular manner, as if little concert or order prevailed on board them.

I do not say that the cutter is downright lubberly, Master Pathfinder; but she has faults, and great faults.

I did that, sir, said a great lubberly fellow, stepping forward; and preciously I cut my knuckle gain his mouth.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


lubber linelubber's hole