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slubby

Meaning of "slubby" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF SLUBBY

ˈslʌbɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SLUBBY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Slubby is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SLUBBY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of slubby in the English dictionary

The definition of slubby in the dictionary is trampled and muddy. Other definition of slubby is containing lumps or slubs.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SLUBBY

bubby · chubby · clubby · cubby · fubby · grubby · hubby · knubby · nubby · rabi · rubby · scrubby · semishrubby · shrubby · snubby · stubbie · stubby · subbie · subshrubby · tubby

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SLUBBY

slub · slubbed · slubber · slubberdegullion · slubberingly · slubbing · sludge · sludgier · sludgiest · sludgy · slue · sluff · slug · slug it out · slugabed · slugfest · sluggard · sluggardise · sluggardize · sluggardliness

WORDS THAT END LIKE SLUBBY

blobby · bobby · cobby · crabby · debby · dobby · flabby · gabby · gobby · hobby · knobby · Libby · lobby · mobby · nobby · scabby · shabby · tabby · webby · yabby

Synonyms and antonyms of slubby in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «slubby» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SLUBBY

Find out the translation of slubby to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of slubby from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «slubby» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

竹节
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

slubby
570 millions of speakers
en

English

slubby
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

slubby
380 millions of speakers
ar

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slubby
280 millions of speakers
ru

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slubby
278 millions of speakers
pt

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slubby
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

slubby
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

slubby
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Slubby
190 millions of speakers
de

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slubby
180 millions of speakers
ja

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slubby
130 millions of speakers
ko

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slubby
85 millions of speakers
jv

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Slubby
85 millions of speakers
vi

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slubby
80 millions of speakers
ta

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slubby
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

गलिच्छ
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Slubby
70 millions of speakers
it

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slubby
65 millions of speakers
pl

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Slubby
50 millions of speakers
uk

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slubby
40 millions of speakers
ro

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slubby
30 millions of speakers
el

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slubby
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

slubby
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slubby
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slubby
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of slubby

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SLUBBY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about slubby

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SLUBBY»

Discover the use of slubby in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to slubby and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dictionary of Newfoundland English
slub2 See SLOB. slubby a Cp EDD slub sb1 1: slubby 'slimy.' See also SLUB1. 1 Covered with fish slime (P 148-63). 2 Of the sea, marked by concentrations of the minute marine animal Larvacean Oikaplenra (p 245-79); see CLEAN.
George Morley Story, W. J. Kirwin, John David Allison Widdowson, 1990
2
Needle Felting by Hand or Machine: 20 Projects Using ...
Slubby yarn Artist Dorothy Akiyama machine felted tightly twisted yarns (at the upper edge) and they opened up to become loopy. Roving Untwisted fibers that form the basis (when twisted) of yarn. Roving fibers are combed or carded so that  ...
Linda Griepentrog, Pauline Richards, 2007
3
Delaware History
... see Slubby Slooby's Point, New Jersey, 55n Slubby (Slubey), Ann (Mrs. William), 55n Slubby (Slubey) , Catharina, 53-54, 63n Slubby (Slubey) , Isabella, 55n Slubby (Slubey) , James, 55n Slubby, Magdalena, 54n Slubby (Slubey) , Maria, ...
‎1968
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Basic Knitting and Projects:
Slubby: A strand that is alternately thick and thin, twisted with either a smooth or a slubby second strand. Tape: Yarn made of knitted threads and woven into a narrow, flat band. Novelty Yarns: Most common types combine metallic threads or  ...
Leigh Ann Chow, 2014
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Basic Crocheting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get ...
Bouclé: Curled or twisted yarn held together in a way that produces small loops on the surface, giving it a kinky appearance and a springy feel. Nubby: Two strands twisted so that one overlaps the other to produce a bumpy texture. Slubby : A ...
Sharon Hernes Silverman, Annie Modesitt, 2006
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Hummingbird Sleep: Poems, 2009-2011
Mary Oliver uses slubby. It comes from the Dutch, who know a lot about mud, in their lowdown Brueghal—dance ways. Slubby names the miry-slick stickiness where ducks might love sliding into a lake. I love another wet-earth word, sillion.
Coleman Barks, 2013
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Basic Knitting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
There are a variety of different yarn structures: Spiral: A thinner yarn twisted around a thicker yarn. Nubby: Two strands twisted so that one overlaps another to produce a bumpy texture. Slubby: A strand that is alternately thick and thin, twisted ...
Leigh Ann Berry, 2004
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International Cotton Bulletin: Official Organ of the ...
Weight 10 Flat Strips grams 130 13-6 17-6 14-6 15-6 16-3 17-5 22-6 19-2 20-7 230 Yarn Clean, even A little neppy and slubby SI. neppy V. Leafy, somewhat uneven and neppy Somewhat leafy, neppy and slubby Slubby Neppy and slubby  ...
Arno Smith Pearse, International federation of Cotton & Allied Textile, 1934
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International Review of Cotton and Allied Textile Industries
Weight 10 Flat Strips grams 130 13-6 17-6 14-6 15-6 163 17-5 22-6 19-2 20-7 230 Yarn Clean, even A little neppy and slubby SI. neppy V. Leafy, somewhat uneven and neppy Somewhat leafy, neppy and slubby Slubby Neppy and slubby  ...
‎1934
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The Indian Textile Journal
In one of the mills, the incidence of slubby weft was found to be high in grey export sheeting made from 20s Ne. A detailed examination of the ring frames revealed that aprons were laterally shifted in some of the spindles. In one of the spindles, ...
Sorabji M. Rutnagur, 1982

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SLUBBY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term slubby is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Fine Time at London's Serpentine
... seen here at this year's Council of Fashion Designers of America awards, confidently juxtaposes fabrics: A beige slubby silk jacket plays off a crisp white shirt ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Mourning One of New York's Greatest Tailors
The fabric, a slubby black silk-and-linen knit with ivory streaks, would have looked better on a settee. It didn't fit. “What are you going to do with it,” I asked, ... «New York Magazine, Jun 15»
3
Kicks for Every Occasion: Timberland
... Sweater Blazer via Everlane, $165, Etiquette Clothiers Slubby Socks via Zady, $24, Trekker Pant via Steven Alan, $225, Skinny Leather Belt via ASOS, 18. «Paste Magazine, Apr 15»
4
'Backstrom' Interview: Rainn Wilson on Playing a 'Schlubby, Doofus …
Wilson had always wanted to play a cop. He was intimidated by the idea. Backstrom is a "slubby, doofus cop." He "stumbled into comedy." He started in theatre. «BuddyTV, Jan 15»
5
Shrink-to-fit demo fetes dutil jeans launch
The untreated fabric is slubby, irregular, and full of character, evolving to fit the wearer through washing and use. Denim fans can head down to dutil at 12:30 ... «Straight.com, Oct 14»
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Find the complete product information from our November issue. (T …
Fabric on sofa, armchairs, and curtains, Slubby Basket in Ivory—P Kaufmann (T); pkcontract.com. Wooden chairs —Bamboo & Rattan; vintagebamboorattan.com ... «House Beautiful, Oct 14»
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Withnail & I: five fashion trends it influenced, and how to get the look
Louche waistcoats, slubby cravats, oversized coats and a lot of layering. With a new restored version of Withnail & I released on Friday, here are the film's ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
8
Everything you need for your beach party
Slubby napkins by Pehr at Hudson. $12 each at 12 Union Park St., Boston, 617-292-0900, www.hudsonboston.com. Wooden picnic flatware set. $7.95 at Crate ... «Boston Globe, Jul 14»
9
Lighten up your watch strap
There's an almost colonial mood to looks from Gieves & Hawkes, including pale apricot Solbiati linens and pink Piacenza slubby cotton/silk mixes. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 14»
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Gallery: Indulging in a dark passion
... that she bought for her own home, it s a 'Linteloo' sectional sofa, upholstered with St Leger & Viney's 'Slubby Linen'. Picture: Elsa Young, House and Garden. «Independent Online, Jun 14»
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