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wobbly
What does wobbly mean?
wobbly (adjective): inclined to shake as from weakness or defect.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use wobbly in a sentence?
- The ladder felt a little wobbly. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A wobbly chair with shaky legs. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce wobbly?
/ˈwɑbəli/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does wobbly come from?
From wobble + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of wobbly?
Words related to wobbly
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “wobbly” mean?
easily damaged or requiring careful handling
Not quite: that's what delicate means.
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
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restricting according to rules or principles
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capable of working together without conflict
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Which word is closest in meaning to “wobbly”?
nasty
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shaky
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naval
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loyal
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