slubby

1 of 2

adjective (1)

slub·​by

ˈsləbi,

-lu̇bi

-er/-est

chiefly dialectal

: muddy

slubby

2 of 2

adjective (2)

slub·​by

ˈsləbē

-er/-est

of a textile

: having slubs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

obsolete Dutch slubbe slub + English -y

Adjective (2)

slub entry 4 + -y

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