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lubberly adjective [ ˈlʌbəli ]

• big and clumsy.
• "they employed two great lubberly men"
• characteristic of a landlubber; unseamanlike.
• "the lubberly and untidy habits of members of the crew"

lubberly adverb

• in a clumsy or unskilful manner.
Origin: late 16th century: from lubber.


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