looby

[loo-bee]

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 of looby

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 for looby

C14: of unknown origin

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