landlubber

IPA/ˈlændlʌbə(r)/
IPA/ˈlændlʌbər/

landlubber — noun

  • landlubbersingular
  • landlubbersplural

1. A person who is awkward or clumsy around boats and unfamiliar with life at sea —

1.名詞B2
釋義

A person who is awkward or clumsy around boats and unfamiliar with life at sea — usually said in a playful way, not as a serious insult.

例句

Henry tripped on the anchor chain, and the old sailor called him a hopeless landlubber.

collocation: hopeless landlubber

Nora lost her balance on the deck and joked that she was a born landlubber.

同義詞
  • landsman

    a formal or historical synonym for someone who lives and works on land; much rarer in modern speech

  • novice

    broader in meaning — someone new to any activity, not limited to the sea or sailing

反義詞
  • seafarer

    someone who travels or works on the sea, the direct opposite of a landlubber

  • sailor

    a person who works on a ship as a crew member

文法句型

landlubber + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in a joking or affectionate way rather than as a harsh insult. The word is uncommon in serious or formal writing.