lubber
nounUK /ˈlʌb.ər/
US /ˈlʌb.ɚ/
A lubber is a person who is clumsy and not good at doing things.
The big lubber tripped over his own feet and dropped the tray.
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2. A person who is not used to the sea and ships.
The sailors laughed at the lubber who could not tie a single knot.
3. A big, lazy person who does no work.
His friends called him a lubber because he slept all day.
4. An awkward, unskilled sailor.
The captain shouted at the lubber for fumbling with the ropes.