"backstabby" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: backstabbier [comparative], backstabbiest [superlative]
Etymology: backstab + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|backstab|y}} backstab + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} backstabby (comparative backstabbier, superlative backstabbiest)
  1. (informal) characteristic of deceit and treachery Tags: informal Synonyms: backstabbing, back-stabby
    Sense id: en-backstabby-en-adj-Sm5ldzi0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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