shlub

noun

less common spelling of schlub

slang
: a stupid, worthless, or unattractive person

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An everyday shlub from Earth plunged into outrageous sci-fi situations. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Shlub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shlub. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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