"pobby" meaning in English

See pobby in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈpɒbi/ [UK] Forms: more pobby [comparative], most pobby [superlative]
Etymology: pob + -y Etymology templates: {{affix|en|pob|-y}} pob + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} pobby (comparative more pobby, superlative most pobby)
  1. Like pobs; pulpy, swollen.
    Sense id: en-pobby-en-adj-sdTFFCmC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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