First Known Use: 1861
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slob
noun \ˈsläb\
: a person who is lazy and dirty or messy
: an ordinary person
Full Definition of SLOB
1
: a slovenly or boorish person
2
: an ordinary person <just some poor slob>
— slob·bish \ˈslä-bish\ adjective
— slob·by \-bē\ adjective
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Origin of SLOB
Irish slab mud, ooze, slovenly person
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slob
noun \ˈsläb\
Definition of SLOB for Kids
1
: a sloppy or lazy person
2
: an ordinary person <The poor slob didn't deserve such bad luck.>
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