"Wobbly" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈwɒb(ə)li/ [UK] Forms: Wobblies [plural]
Etymology: Unknown Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} Wobbly (plural Wobblies)
  1. A member of the Industrial Workers of the World, a militant, radical labor union. Synonyms: Wob [slang], wobbly Related terms: IWW
    Sense id: en-Wobbly-en-noun-rhGPth8Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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