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Get the Shimbo mug.A shimbob is a journeyman construction worker or handyman who knows a trick or two, but rarely the best way to finish a project. It is a sarcastic portmanteau of the words shim and plumb bob, implying the person shims something to be functional instead of making it plumb.
Although it sounds like a Britishism, it is chiefly American, originating in the 1970s. The word is a double entendre that humorously alludes to common redneck American names such as Jim Bob and Billy Bob.
A group of shimbobs is referred to as a patch.
Although it sounds like a Britishism, it is chiefly American, originating in the 1970s. The word is a double entendre that humorously alludes to common redneck American names such as Jim Bob and Billy Bob.
A group of shimbobs is referred to as a patch.
I hired a shimbob to tile the shower floor, and he grouted the corners. I'm tired of all the shimbobbery that's visibly present in this house. I'll just have to do it myself when I have time.
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"I'm such an aspie stimbo! :3"
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1. A person (usually a dude) who’s not shredded, not soft — just strong, low-key thicc, emotionally stable (on a good day), and working on slow, steady self-improvement. Often spotted post-workout, red-faced, eating protein, and vibing in short shorts.
2. A whole mood. Somewhere between softboi, gentle gym bro, and the guy you call to move a couch and talk about your feelings.
3. Physically: broad-ish shoulders, thicc-ish legs, built like a guy who lifts regularly but doesn’t make it a whole performance.
1. A person (usually a dude) who’s not shredded, not soft — just strong, low-key thicc, emotionally stable (on a good day), and working on slow, steady self-improvement. Often spotted post-workout, red-faced, eating protein, and vibing in short shorts.
2. A whole mood. Somewhere between softboi, gentle gym bro, and the guy you call to move a couch and talk about your feelings.
3. Physically: broad-ish shoulders, thicc-ish legs, built like a guy who lifts regularly but doesn’t make it a whole performance.
“He’s not bulking or cutting. He’s just lifting, vibing, and minding his own business. Total slimbo energy.”
“Bro, you’ve been hitting the kettlebells, drinking water, and journaling? Damn. You’re entering your Slimbo Era.”
“Bro, you’ve been hitting the kettlebells, drinking water, and journaling? Damn. You’re entering your Slimbo Era.”
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