Slob

Pronunciation: /slɑb/

Definitions of slob

noun a person who is lazy and messy in their habits

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a slob, always leaving his clothes on the floor.

A2 My roommate is a slob and never cleans up after himself.

B1 I can't stand working with that slob in the office, he's so messy.

B2 The slob of a landlord never fixes anything in our apartment.

C1 Despite his success, he still had the habits of a slob.

C2 The slob of a chef left the kitchen in a complete mess after cooking dinner.

Examples of slob in a Sentence

formal The unkempt individual was often referred to as a slob due to their disheveled appearance.

informal My roommate is such a slob, leaving dirty dishes all over the place.

slang Don't be a slob and clean up after yourself!

figurative His sloppy work habits made him a slob in the eyes of his boss.

Grammatical Forms of slob

• past tense: slobbed
• plural: slobs
• comparative: slobber
• superlative: slobbiest
• present tense: slobs
• future tense: will slob
• perfect tense: have slobbed
• continuous tense: is slobbing
• singular: slob
• positive degree: slob
• infinitive: to slob
• gerund: slobbing
• participle: slobbed

Origin and Evolution of slob

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Irish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'slob' is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic word 'slab', meaning mud or mire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slob' has evolved to refer to a person who is lazy, untidy, or messy, with connotations of slovenliness and lack of cleanliness.