"verby" meaning in English

See verby in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more verby [comparative], most verby [superlative]
Etymology: verb + -y Etymology templates: {{suf|en|verb|y}} verb + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} verby (comparative more verby, superlative most verby)
  1. Having the characteristics of a verb. Related terms: nouny
    Sense id: en-verby-en-adj-G9JM4oDX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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