slubber
[ sluhb-er ]
verb (used with object)
to perform hastily or carelessly.
Origin of slubber
1First recorded in 1520–30, slubber is from the Low German word slubbern to do work carelessly
Other words from slubber
- slub·ber·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby slubber
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How to use slubber in a sentence
As in the slubber, intermediate, and roving frames, the rove is taken from two bobbins for one spindle.
Textiles | William H. DooleyWhile the rescued Kwaque continued to moan and slubber thankfulness at his feet, he proceeded to strip them that were naked.
Michael, Brother of Jerry | Jack LondonThe slubber never spoke, but glanced at his wife, who stood glaring at him.
The Bishop of Cottontown | John Trotwood MooreIn being applied to the slubber a breakage either at the front or back can be arranged for.
Scientific American Supplement No. 299 | VariousAt his little cottage gate stood Bud Billings, the best slubber in the cotton mill.
The Bishop of Cottontown | John Trotwood Moore
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