Landlubber

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlænd.lÊŒb.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈlænd.lÊŒb.Éš/

Origin

Extension (with land) of earlier lubber. Compare also landloper.

Full definition of landlubber

Noun

1. (nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

Coordinate terms

• (Someone unfamiliar with seamanship) landsman