looby

noun

loo·by ˈlü-bē

plural loobies

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: an awkward clumsy fellow : lubber

Examples of looby in a Sentence

although he was a looby physically, he was a towering figure in mathematics

Word History

Etymology

Middle English loby

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of looby was in the 14th century

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“Looby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/looby. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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