lubber

American  

[luhb-er] / ˈlʌb ər /

noun

1. a big, clumsy, stupid person; lout.

2. an awkward or unskilled sailor; landlubber.

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adjective

1. clumsy; stupid; lubberly.

verb (used without object)

1. to behave like a lubber, especially in the handling of a boat.

lubber British  

/ ˈlʌbə /

noun

1. a big, awkward, or stupid person

2. short for landlubber

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Other Word Forms

• lubberliness noun
• lubberly adjective

Etymology

Origin of lubber

First recorded in 1325–75, lubber is from the Middle English word lobre. See lob ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Another way for land lubbers to watch the action is by downloading the MaritimeTraffic app.

From Seattle Times

The last poor lubber had got his sea legs.

From Literature

Beware you land lubbers as you enter the lair of the Kraken.

From Seattle Times

But this is South Florida, home of bizarre and showy creatures, and it’s high Eastern lubber season.

From Washington Times

‘Orders, you lubber. And what are you doing, Shagrat? Tired of lurking up there? Thinking of coming down to fight?’

From Literature