"proppy" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈpɹɒpi/ Forms: proppier [comparative], proppiest [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɒpi Etymology: From prop + -y. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|prop|y}} prop + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|proppier}} proppy (comparative proppier, superlative proppiest)
  1. (chiefly Australia, informal) Stiff in movement; unable to walk or run well. Tags: Australia, informal
    Sense id: en-proppy-en-adj-XYJ9-nkB Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 70 30 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 76 24
  2. (theater, informal) Having many props. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Theater
    Sense id: en-proppy-en-adj-3aeU1xIp Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

Inflected forms

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        "(theater, informal) Having many props."
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