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looby

noun loo·by \ˈlü-bē\
plural loobies

Definition of LOOBY

:  an awkward clumsy fellow :  lubber
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Origin of LOOBY

Middle English loby
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LOOBY

Synonyms
butterfingers, dub, klutz, lubber, lummox, spaz [slang]

Rhymes with LOOBY

booby, ruby

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. looby
  2. looby-loo
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