First Known Use: 1694
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flabby
adjective flab·by \ˈfla-bē\
flab·bi·erflab·bi·est
Definition of FLABBY
1
: lacking resilience or firmness : flaccid
2
: weak and ineffective : feeble
— flab·bi·ly \ˈfla-bə-lē\ adverb
— flab·bi·ness \ˈfla-bē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of FLABBY
alteration of flappy
Related to FLABBY
FLABBINESS Defined for Kids
flabby
adjective flab·by \ˈfla-bē\
flab·bi·erflab·bi·est
Definition of FLABBY for Kids
: not hard and firm <flabby arms>
— flab·bi·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
flabby
adjective flab·by \ˈflab-ē\
flab·bi·erflab·bi·est
Medical Definition of FLABBY
: lacking resilience or firmness : flaccid
—flab·bi·ness \ˈflab-ē-nəs\ noun
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