looby

[ loo-bee ]

noun

, plural loo·bies.

1. an awkward person, especially one who is lazy or stupid; lout; lubber.

looby

/ ˈluːbɪ /

noun

1. a foolish or stupid person

Word History and Origins

Origin of looby¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, looby is from the Middle English word loby. See lob ¹, lubber

Word History and Origins

Origin of looby¹

C14: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 aquatic mammals, other tetrapods, fishes, and invertebrates that produce active or passive sounds.

From Science Daily

"Eavesdropping on underwater sounds can reveal a plethora of information about the species that produce them and is useful for a variety of applications, ranging from fisheries management, invasive species detection, improved restoration outcomes, and assessing human environmental impacts," said Looby, who also co-created FishSounds, which offers a comprehensive, global inventory of fish sound production research.

From Science Daily

Most people are familiar with whale or dolphin sounds but are often surprised to learn that many fishes and invertebrates use sounds to communicate, too, Looby said.

From Science Daily

But Hollmes’ lawyer Patrick Looby countered that prosecutors were way off base by pursuing an “all or nothing” restitution amount.

From Seattle Times

At most, Looby contended, Holmes’ restitution penalty should be limited to the handful of investors who testified during her trial.

From Seattle Times