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lubberly

adjective

  1. Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).

  2. Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.

adverb

  1. In the manner of a landlubber.

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