Definitions for lubber
ˈlʌb ərlub·ber

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lout, clod, stumblebum, goon, oaf, lubber, lummox, lump, gawknoun

   an awkward stupid person

2. landlubber, lubber, landsmannoun

   an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubbernoun

   a clumsy or lazy person

2. lubbernoun

   an inexperienced or novice sailor; a landlubber

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LUBBERnoun

   A sturdy drone; an idle, fat, bulky losel; a booby.

   Etymology: of this word the best derivation seems to be from lubbed, said by Franciscus Junius to signify in Danish fat.

   For tempest and showers deceiveth a many,
   And ling’ring lubbers loose many a penie. Thomas Tusser, Husb.

   These chase the smaller shoals of fish from the main sea into the havens, leaping up and down, puffing like a fat lubber out of breath. Richard Carew, Survey of Cornwall.

   They clap the lubber Ajax on the shoulder,
   As if his feet were on brave Hector’s breast,
   And great Troy shrinking. William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cressida.

   A notable lubber thou reportest him to be. William Shakespeare.

   Tell how the drudging goblin sweat;
   His shadowy flail hath thresh’d the corn,
   That ten day labourers could not end;
   Then lies him down the lubber fend. John Milton.

   Venetians do not more uncouthly ride,
   Than did your lubber state mankind bestride. Dryden.

   How can you name that superannuated lubber? William Congreve.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubber

   A lubber is generally referred to as an inexperienced or unskilled person, particularly in relation to sailing or nautical activities. The term is often used as a derogatory term for someone clumsy or awkward. It originates from the term "landlubber," a slang term used by seamen for those unfamiliar with the sea or seafaring.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lubbernoun

   a heavy, clumsy, or awkward fellow; a sturdy drone; a clown

2. Etymology: [Cf. dial. Sw. lubber. See Looby, Lob.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lubber

   lub′ėr, Lubbard, lub′ard, n. an awkward, clumsy fellow: a lazy, sturdy fellow.—adj. Lubb′ard, lubberly.—adj. and adv. Lubb′erly.—n. Lubb′er's-hole (naut.), a hole between the head of the lower mast and the edge of the top through which 'lubbers' may climb, instead of going round the futtock shroud. [W. llob, a dolt, llabbi, a stripling.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lubber

   An awkward unseamanlike fellow; from a northern word implying a clownish dolt. A boatswain defined them as "fellows fitted with teeth longer than their hair," alluding to their appetites.

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Anagrams for lubber »

1. rubble

2. burble

How to pronounce lubber?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say lubber in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lubber in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lubber in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lubber
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lubber
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lubber
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubber
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lubber
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=lubber
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lubber