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wobbly

UK/ˈwɒb(ə)li/ US/ˈwɑb(ə)li/ uncommon uk
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

  • “a rickety table”
  • “a wobbly chair with shaky legs”
  • “the ladder felt a little wobbly”
  • “the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky”
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noun

1.

a member of the Industrial Workers of the World

Origin

From wobble + -y.

Phrases

  • chuck a wobbly
  • throw a wobbly

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