"chubbing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Unknown. Attested as early as the 1950s. Etymology templates: {{unknown|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chubbing (uncountable)
  1. (US politics, Texas) The deliberate use of discussion and debate to delay legislative proceedings. Tags: Texas, US, uncountable Categories (topical): US politics Related terms: filibuster, chub
    Sense id: en-chubbing-en-noun-VTG0Mkik Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Texas English Topics: government, politics

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