Etymology
Origin of slobby
Example Sentences
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The critics — conspicuously erudite or always humble, buttoned-down or reliably slobby.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2019
All of this was an inspiration, with Roseanne as the wisecracking self-styled slobby “domestic goddess” .
From The Guardian ● May 30, 2018
In the film, Black brought a slobby mirthfulness to the role — you believed him when he said he had a hangover, and you naturally averted your eyes when his flesh spilled over his jeans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2015
Ancient sources tell us that the great philosopher Socrates had thinning hair, flared nostrils, widely-spaced eyes, a thick neck, slobby shoulders, and a pot belly.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2012
Liz Lemon’s professional competence is mostly implied, whereas her slobby style, inability to find love and preoccupation with food are gloriously explicit.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2011
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