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
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Looby's face grew pale, and his nether lip began to tremble.
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, CompleteTobias 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
looby
noun plural -bies
Word Origin for looby
C14: of unknown origin
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