English

Alternative forms

• (rare) zhlubby

Adjective

schlubby ‎(comparative schlubbier, superlative schlubbiest)

1. (chiefly US, informal) Socially awkward, unattractive, clumsy, oafish, unkempt, fat, overweight.
   • 2009 February 4, Brad Stone, “In Campaign Wars, Apple Still Has Microsoft’s Number”, in New York Times:

     Apple’s ads promote what you can do with an iPhone or iPod , or show the comedian John Hodgman as a schlubby PC guy being outfoxed by the actor Justin Long as hip Mac guy.