Slob - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A slob is a person who is messy, lazy, or careless about their appearance or surroundings. The term is often used informally to describe someone who lacks tidiness or discipline.
Definition:
A lazy, untidy person who avoids work or effort.
Synonyms:
slouch, slacker, layabout, sluggard
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
neat freak, go-getter
Common Collocations:
lazy slob, messy slob, complete slob, total slob
Derivatives:
slobbish, slobbiness
Usage Tips:
Use "slob" informally to describe someone untidy or lazy; avoid in formal contexts.
Common Phrases:
couch potato, no such thing as a free lunch (not directly related but often associated with laziness)
Etymology:
Originated in the mid-19th century from Irish "slab," meaning mud or a lazy person.
Examples:
- 1. He's such a slob—his room is always a mess.
- 2. Don’t be a slob; clean up after yourself!
- 3. She called him a slob for leaving dirty dishes everywhere.
- 4. The movie portrays him as a lovable but lazy slob.