Adjective | Instability / Emotion
Encyclopedia of British Slang
WOBBLY
Adjective | Neutral | Instability / Emotion
WOBBLY Pronunciation: /’w?b-li/ Part of Speech: Adjective Severity Level: Neutral Category: Instability / Emotion
Core Definition
Wobbly means:
Physically unstable
Emotionally shaky
Linguistic Origins
From wobble.
Used widely since 18th century.
Usage Contexts
Chair:
Bit wobbly.
Confidence:
Feeling wobbly.
Final Assessment
Wobbly captures fragile balance.
Briefly.
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