"warby" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: warbier [comparative], warbiest [superlative]
Etymology: Probably from warb + -y, although the former is attested a few years later. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|warb|-y}} warb + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} warby (comparative warbier, superlative warbiest)
  1. (Australia, slang, derogatory, dated) Unkempt, disreputable. Wikipedia link: Green's Dictionary of Slang Tags: Australia, dated, derogatory, slang

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