February 13, 2026 loblolly [lob-lol-ee] noun: a mire or mudhole | A loblolly refers to a soggy, muddy patch of ground where footing quickly becomes uncertain. The word has a low, sloshy sound that matches the place it describes. If you've ever stepped somewhere that swallowed your shoe whole, you've met a loblolly. | Example: After the heavy rain, the path turned into a squishy loblolly, making it hard to walk. |
