"moaty" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈməʊti/ Forms: more moaty [comparative], most moaty [superlative]
Etymology: From moat + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|moat|y}} moat + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} moaty (comparative more moaty, superlative most moaty)
  1. (business, informal) Having a moat (aspect that makes it defensible from competitors). Tags: informal Categories (topical): Business
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