lubberly

Definitions of lubberly
  1. adjective
    clumsy and unskilled
    “a big stupid lubberly fellow”
    synonyms:
    unskilled
    not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency
  2. adjective
    inexperienced in seamanship
    “of all landlubbers the most lubberly”
    synonyms: landlubberly
    unseamanlike
    not seamanlike
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