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as in jerk
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he's easy enough to get along with when he's not being a loudmouthed slob
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as in person
a member of the human race
you just know some poor slob is going to get blamed for this mix-up
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as in everyman
an average or ordinary man
I don't know much about trust funds, as I'm just some poor slob who has to work hard for a living
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Recent Examples of slob
The old Honor had an ambitious cocktail program but managed to hold an appeal for beer slobs and lovers of rail drinks, as well.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
The parks wouldn’t be so bad if people weren’t slobs and cleaned up after themselves like decent human beings.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 June 2024
Because of his talent for playing unglamorous slobs and schlubs, Giamatti is an easy actor to typecast.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
Hollywood’s Fave Awards Season Hors d’Oeuvres Appetites and appearances always are in conflict at awards season parties — and while strategies for sating oneself without looking like a slob vary in the land of Oscar and Ozempic, one bite is the favorite by far.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
The parks wouldn’t be so bad if people weren’t slobs and cleaned up after themselves like decent human beings.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 June 2024
Because of his talent for playing unglamorous slobs and schlubs, Giamatti is an easy actor to typecast.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
Hollywood’s Fave Awards Season Hors d’Oeuvres Appetites and appearances always are in conflict at awards season parties — and while strategies for sating oneself without looking like a slob vary in the land of Oscar and Ozempic, one bite is the favorite by far.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slob
Noun
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What a jerk! Neagley fares better, dispatching two button men sent to kill her in her Windy City high-rise office.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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If anyone other than Rudd were playing her selfish dad, audiences would be actively rooting for the jerk to get ’corned.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At least one person was killed and 18 injured, according to a CNN tally of figures released by various Ukrainian officials.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Loading your audio article One person was killed and three others were injured when a pickup truck collided with a group of dirt bike riders in Voluntown on Monday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tough guy, everyman:Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe Hackman and Arakawa were devoted dog lovers Gaber met Hackman and Arakawa more than 18 years ago, when the couple learned of Gaber’s ability to improve animals’ health through chiropractic adjustments.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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With his unassuming looks and receding hairline, Hackman became Hollywood's quintessential everyman—often compared to Spencer Tracy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The plummeting support runs counter to Iowa’s football, men’s wrestling and women’s basketball programs, which have all sold out their seasons for at least two consecutive years.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Labor costs fluctuate based on accessibility and demand for skilled workers.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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That is combined with the widespread layoffs of federal workers and cuts to government spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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And that was done mostly wordlessly in a drugged stupor, so that was always going to be a challenge, not to just be the boring guy falling asleep.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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In Eli Craig’s (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) newest outing, the real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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So the clown came out of him to be accepted, to be loved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Slob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slob. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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