slubber

[ sluhb-er ]

verb (used with object)

1. to perform hastily or carelessly.

Other Words From

• slubber·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of slubber¹

First recorded in 1520–30, slubber is from the Low German word slubbern to do work carelessly

Example Sentences

As in the slubber, intermediate, and roving frames, the rove is taken from two bobbins for one spindle.

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While the rescued Kwaque continued to moan and slubber thankfulness at his feet, he proceeded to strip them that were naked.

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The slubber never spoke, but glanced at his wife, who stood glaring at him.

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In being applied to the slubber a breakage either at the front or back can be arranged for.

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At his little cottage gate stood Bud Billings, the best slubber in the cotton mill.

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