Wobbly

noun

Wob·​bly ˈwä-blē How to pronounce Wobbly (audio)
plural Wobblies
: a member of the Industrial Workers of the World

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wobbly was in 1913

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“Wobbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wobbly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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