slob
word
/ˈsɫɑb/
slahb
/slˈɒb/
slob
Definition
A slob is someone who is very messy, careless, or dirty, often in their appearance or habits.
Usage & Nuances
"Slob" is informal and can be insulting if directed at someone. Common phrases include 'a complete slob' or 'such a slob'. Do not confuse with 'slobber' (to drool). Often used in a domestic or casual context.
Spanish: desordenado - cochino - perezoso (persona)Portuguese (BR): relaxado - bagunceiro - porcalhãoPortuguese (PT): desleixado - desmazelado - porcalhãoChinese (Simplified): 邋遢鬼 - 懒汉Chinese (Traditional): 邋遢鬼 - 懶漢Hindi: गंदा व्यक्ति - लापरवाह व्यक्तिArabic: شخص مهمل - شخص غير مرتبBengali: অগোছালো মানুষ - অলস লোকRussian: неряха - грязнуляJapanese: だらしない人Vietnamese: người luộm thuộm - người bừa bộnKorean: 지저분한 사람 - 덜렁이Turkish: pasaklı - dağınık kişiUrdu: گندا انسان - لاپروا انسانIndonesian: orang jorok - orang ceroboh
Example Sentences
My brother is a slob; his room is always messy.
basic
Don't be a slob—clean up your dishes.
basic
She called him a slob because he never vacuums.
basic
You’re such a slob—how do you live like this?
natural
I was a total slob in college, but now I keep my place clean.
natural
Don’t worry, I’m not always a slob—I clean up when company’s coming.
natural