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slubberdegullion

/ ˌslʌbədɪˈɡʌlɪən /

noun

  1. archaic,  a slovenly or worthless person

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of slubberdegullion1

C17: from slubber (chiefly dialect variant of slobber ) + invented ending
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Example Sentences

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“It is simply a stupid, cattle-headed fellow. Mom is a dangwallet, which means a spendthrift, someone who just loves throwing away money. Dad is a slubberdegullion, which is a paltry dirty wretch. Karen is a grizzle-demundy, which is a stupid person always grinning.”

There is not much inventiveness of language these days either, no Menckenish words like "pecksniffian," no Rabelais around to rail against "slubberdegullion druggies, ninny lobcocks, or scurvy sneaksbies."

And for all I care, that luggish slubberdegullion May lounder my hurdies; and go to Hecklebarney!

Yes they are knit; but must this slubberdegullion Have her maiden-head now?

Quoth she, Although thou hast deserv'd 885 Base slubberdegullion, to be serv'd As thou did'st vow to deal with me, If thou had'st got the victory Yet I shall rather act a part That suits my fame than thy desert.

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