slubber

[ sluhb-er ]

/ ˈslʌb ər /

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verb (used with object)

to perform hastily or carelessly.

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON "WAS" VS. "WERE"!

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of slubber

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

slub·ber·ing·ly, adverb

As in the slubber, intermediate, and roving frames, the rove is taken from two bobbins for one spindle.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
While 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 London
The slubber never spoke, but glanced at his wife, who stood glaring at him.
The Bishop of Cottontown|John Trotwood Moore
In being applied to the slubber a breakage either at the front or back can be arranged for.
Scientific American Supplement No. 299|Various

At his little cottage gate stood Bud Billings, the best slubber in the cotton mill.
The Bishop of Cottontown|John Trotwood Moore