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Idler vs Slob - What's the difference?

idler | slob |

As nouns the difference between idler and slob

is that idler is one who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction while slob is (informal|disapproving) a lazy and slovenly person.

As an adjective idler

is (idle).

idler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
  • One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  • (nautical, dated) Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watchOED 2nd edition 1989
  • A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler%20wheelhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler+pulleyOED 2nd edition 1989

    • Synonyms

    * footler * lout * See also

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (idle)

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    slob

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal, disapproving) A lazy and slovenly person.
  • (derogatory) A lazy, obese person.

    • Derived terms

    * slobdom

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