Definition of LUBBERLY

lubberly

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • clumsy and unskilled
    • "a big stupid lubberly fellow"
  • inexperienced in seamanship
    • "of all landlubbers the most lubberly"

Adj

  • Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).
  • Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.

Adv

  • In the manner of a landlubber.

Origin / Etymology

From lubber + -ly.

Synonyms

landlubberly

Scrabble Score: 15

lubberly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lubberly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lubberly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

lubberly is a valid Words With Friends word