Looby

Pronunciation: /ˈluːbi/

Definitions of looby

noun a foolish or clumsy person

Example Sentences

A1 The looby was a friendly dog who loved to play fetch.

A2 The looby helped the children find their way back to the campsite.

B1 The looby was known for its loyalty and obedience to its owner.

B2 The looby was trained to assist people with disabilities in their daily tasks.

C1 The looby was a highly trained service animal, capable of performing complex tasks.

C2 The looby was a prized member of the search and rescue team, known for its exceptional skills.

Examples of looby in a Sentence

formal The looby was tasked with organizing the conference room for the meeting.

informal I saw the looby setting up chairs for the event in the hall.

slang The looby always knows where to find the best snacks in the office.

figurative She felt like a looby standing in the corner at the party, unsure of what to do.

Grammatical Forms of looby

• past tense: loobied
• plural: loobies
• comparative: loobier
• superlative: loobiest
• present tense: loobies
• future tense: will looby
• perfect tense: have loobied
• continuous tense: is loobying
• singular: looby
• positive degree: looby
• infinitive: to looby
• gerund: loobying
• participle: loobied

Origin and Evolution of looby

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'looby' is believed to have originated from Old English, where it was used to describe a clumsy or foolish person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'looby' evolved to also mean a simple or unsophisticated person, often used in a derogatory manner. It is now considered a dated and somewhat archaic term in modern English.