loobies

Definition of loobiesnext
plural of looby
as in gawks
a clumsy, awkward person although he was a looby physically, he was a towering figure in mathematics

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Noun
  • Local language subtitles and dubs will be available in select markets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Kansas City played host to the Tahoe Knight Monsters and beat the visitors twice at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, adding two more dubs to the win column.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating just until no large lumps remain.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Most lumps such as these are noncancerous lipomas, or fatty tumors, and a decision on whether to remove them is based on whether the lumps interfere with movements or threaten other issues.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Loobies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loobies. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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