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dubby

adjective (1)
dub·by | \ ˈdəbi \
-er/-est

Definition of dubby 

(Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, British

: dull, blunt

dubby

adjective (2)
\ " \
-er/-est

Definition of dubby (Entry 2 of 2)

Scottish

: muddy

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History and Etymology for dubby

Adjective (1)

dub entry 1 + -y

Adjective (2)

dub entry 3 + -y

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