looby

[loo-bee]

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noun, plural loo·bies.

an awkward person, especially one who is lazy or stupid; lout; lubber.

Origin of looby

First recorded in 1350–1400, looby is from the Middle English word loby. See lob¹, lubber

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Historical Examples

Looby's face grew pale, and his nether lip began to tremble.
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, Complete
Tobias Smollett
The term “looby,” “lubin,” or “luby” does not throw much light on the game.
The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland (Vol I of II)
Alice Bertha Gomme

British Dictionary definitions for looby

looby

noun plural -bies

a foolish or stupid person

Word Origin

C14: of unknown origin

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Examples from the Web for looby

Historical Examples

Looby's face grew pale, and his nether lip began to tremble.

The term “looby,” “lubin,” or “luby” does not throw much light on the game.

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Origin of looby