lubbers

noun

Definition of lubbersnext
plural of lubber
1
as in hulks
a big clumsy often slow-witted person although he's something of a lubber, everyone agrees that he has a kind heart

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2
as in gawks
a clumsy, awkward person the two lubbers who came to deliver my furniture

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubbers
  1. losers
  2. skunk
  3. villains
Noun
  • The Flyers limp into the Christmas break losers of four of their last five (1-4-0), with their lone win over Columbus on Saturday.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This selective spending behavior has created a clear divide between winners and losers in the consumer and retail space.
    Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of losers
Noun
  • Rabies is commonly found in bats, raccoons, foxes, skunks and some household pets.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Like other types of wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks, coyotes love an easy meal and will quickly learn where to find one, says Owen.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • For others, deep cuts are remembering the names of random Ninja Turtle villains.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of villains
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