Landlubber

usgb/ˈlændlʌbər/
noun

A person who is inexperienced or feels uncomfortable at sea, more accustomed to the land.

He was a true landlubber, getting seasick as soon as the ship left the harbor.
Visual representation of "landlubber" - A person who is inexperienced or feels uncomfortable at sea, more accustomed to the land.

Often appears as...

  • green as a landlubber
  • landlubber's knot

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "landlubber"
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Sailing Culture

Originates from nautical slang, so it's particularly used among sailors or in seafaring contexts.

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The old captain chuckled at the landlubbers who stumbled around the deck.
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Colloquial Humor

'Landlubber' often carries a humorous tone when teasing someone's lack of seafaring skill.

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Come on, landlubber, I'll show you the ropes, so you don't tumble overboard!
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Mild Insult

It can be mildly insulting if used seriously but is usually light-hearted.

Illustration for Mild Insult
No more rum for that landlubber, he can't even find his sea legs!
Visual representation of the word "Landlubber"

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