looby

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who lingers or loafs, especially in a public place.

  - "The looby old man sat on the park bench all day."
  - "Why is that looby still hanging around the library?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with looby
booby , dobby , lobby

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Homophones

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1. loom (en) : To rise or come into sight, especially gradually or ominously. (verb)
   

2. loom (en) : A large, unwieldy machine for weaving fabric. (noun)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of looby that leads to same result
loobies , looby

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Etymology

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Originally a dialect word from the southern United States, possibly derived from the Dutch word 'lobbe', meaning 'to linger'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'looby' is often used in a derogatory way, implying a lack of productivity or ambition.

2. The word 'looby' is not commonly used outside of the southern United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. idleness: A state of not working or being productive, often accompanied by a lack of interest or motivation.

2. lounging: Sitting or lying in a relaxed position, often in a leisurely or unproductive manner.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'looby' has been used to describe a lazy or idle person, often with a derogatory tone. In art, there are no known depictions specifically related to the term 'looby'.

How to Memorize "looby"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting on a park bench, doing nothing but watching the world go by.
   - Imagine the old man's wrinkled face and the way his eyes follow every passerby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'looby' with the image of an old man sitting on a park bench.
   - Think of a lazy person who spends their days doing nothing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Lazy Old Man Brings You Bananas', where L.O.M.B.Y. stands for 'Looby'.
   - Use the acronym 'Lingering Old Bum Yields Nothing' to remember the definition.

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