slabby

1 of 2

adjective (1)

slab·​by

ˈslabē

-er/-est

1

archaic : wet, sloppy, muddy, miry

2

: viscous, jellylike

slabby

2 of 2

adjective (2)

slab·​by

ˈslabē,

-laabē

1

: covered or paved with slabs

2

: made up of slabs : having the form of slabs

slabby fragments of rock

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect slabb slime, mud

Adjective (2)

slab entry 1 + -y

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