Slob
/slɒb/noun
A person who is messy, lazy, or unkempt.
Did you know?Slob is a relatively modern slang word, likely from Irish English, and its rise shows how insults can spread fast without needing a grand classical root.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
Irish English
slab/slob
“A clumsy, untidy, or slovenly person; a thick, muddy, or heavy lump in some dialect uses”
19th Century
English
slob
“A slovenly or dirty person”
20th Century
English
slob
“A messy, lazy, or uncouth person”
Modern English
English
slob
“A person who is untidy, careless, or habitually lazy”