"jabby" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒæbi/ Forms: jabbier [comparative], jabbiest [superlative]
Etymology: From jab + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jab|y}} jab + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} jabby (comparative jabbier, superlative jabbiest)
  1. Short yet vigorous and forceful.
    Sense id: en-jabby-en-adj-3zQ9wPia Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 52 48
  2. Characterized by jab-like rhythms or actions.
    Sense id: en-jabby-en-adj-53emUj00 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 52 48
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: punchy

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