Something that’s not quite right.
Wobbly
Example Sentences
"Something's gone wobbly."
"The deal went wobbly."
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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