schlubby

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unkempt or slovenly in appearance.

  - "The schlubby man in the corner was eating a sandwich with his tie hanging loose."
  - "Her schlubby boyfriend never seemed to care about his appearance."

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Variants

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clubbier , clubbiest , clubbiness , clubbinesses , clubby

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'schlubby' is not definitively known, but it is believed to have derived from the Yiddish word 'schlabe,' which means 'slob' or 'slovenly person.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'schlubby' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is not well-groomed or stylish.

2. The opposite of 'schlubby' is 'dapper' or 'stylish.'

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Related Concepts

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1. slob: A person who is untidy or careless in their appearance or habits.

2. nebbish: A person who is socially inept, unlucky, and often the target of ridicule.

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Culture

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The term 'schlubby' has been used in popular culture to describe characters who are unkempt, unstylish, or lacking in social graces. One notable example is the character Harry Dunne from the movie 'Dumb and Dumber.'

How to Memorize "schlubby"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who looks disheveled, with uncombed hair, wrinkled clothes, and a lack of personal hygiene. This is the image of a schlubby person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'schlubby' with the image of a slovenly or unkempt person. Remember that this person is lacking in social graces and personal appearance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Slovenly, Lackadaisical, Oblivious, Vacant, Unkempt, Bumbling, Yucky.' This phrase can help you remember the definition of 'schlubby'.

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