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slobbish

/ˈslɑː.bɪʃ/
slob · bish

Adverb:slobbishly
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1

Characteristic of a slob; habitually lazy, untidy, and careless in appearance or behavior.

Example

"His roommates quickly grew tired of his slobbish habits, such as leaving dirty dishes in the sink for days."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'slob' (originally an Irish word meaning 'mud', from Irish 'slaba') combined with the suffix '-ish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slobbish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slobbish
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