slubber

American  

[sluhb-er] / ˈslʌb ər /

verb (used with object)

1. to perform hastily or carelessly.

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Other Word Forms

• slubberingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of slubber

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

Example Sentences

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slubber

Yet all the faults are defects of execution, not of conception, and though they tend to slubber the texture of the film, they do not impair its intensity and radiance.

From Time Magazine Archive

The first, or "slubber," gives it a very slight twist, just enough to suggest what is coming later, and of course in doing this makes it smaller.

From Makers of Many Things by Tappan, Eva March

But he was the best slubber in the mill—tireless, pain-staking.

From The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills by Moore, John Trotwood

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

From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack

Never I: Nor never care, if it be an honest end, That end's the full reward, and thanks but slubber it; If it be ill, I will not urge the acquaintance.

From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (2 of 10) - the Humourous Lieutenant by Beaumont, Francis