Lubberly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Clumsy and unskilled; "a big stupid lubberly fellow".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He moved slowly and clumsily, a big stupid lubberly fellow, knocking over a chair as he made his way to the table.
- The new recruit was a bit of a lubberly sailor, always getting his ropes tangled and stumbling over the ship's rigging.
- After a few too many drinks, he became a lubberly drunk, stumbling and staggering his way down the street.
- She was a lubberly athlete, tripping over her own feet and stumbling into the hurdles.
- The lubberly construction worker managed to break three tools in one morning, earning him a stern lecture from the foreman.
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Meaning 2
Inexperienced in seamanship; "of all landlubbers the most lubberly".
Classification
All adjective clusters.