Wobbly

Wobbly

WOBBLY /ˈwobbly/
Noun United Kingdom

Something that’s not quite right.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Wobbly, that is."
"I've never seen such a Wobbly in all my life."

Etymology & History

British adjective for unsteady or unstable, from 'wobble' + '-y'. Standard English, but 'throw a wobbly' (have a tantrum) is particularly British slang from the mid-20th century. The image is of someone shaking with anger. Less common in American English.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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