"gumby" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gumbies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gumby (plural gumbies)
  1. (climbing, slang, sometimes derogatory) An inexperienced climber. Tags: derogatory, slang, sometimes Categories (topical): Climbing, People Related terms: gumby gumby
    Sense id: en-gumby-en-noun-LZTLrlAN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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