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Wobbly Definition & Meaning

wobbly
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"
noun
  1. a member of the Industrial Workers of the World

"Wobbly" in song lyrics

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  • "Dirty red carpet and you walk by me wobbly"
    Aceyalone — Takeoff
  • "knees become wobbly"
    American Cream Team f/ Raekwon, RZA — It's Not a Game
  • "Probably, walkin til my legs get wobbly"
    Buck 65 — Attack of the Nerds 2001

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Frequently asked questions

What does wobbly mean?
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" a member of the Industrial Workers of the World
What part of speech is wobbly?
Wobbly is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does wobbly have?
Wobbly has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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