Cobby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒbi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cobby is an adjective meaning (of an animal) Stocky.
Meaning
(of an animal) Stocky.
More Meanings
- (of a plant) Compact with short bushy leaves.
- Stout; hearty; lively.
- Obstinate; headstrong.
- Arrogant.
- Starchy and tough like a corncob rather than sweet and juicy like the kernels of corn.
- Poorly made; rough and unfinished.
- Forming hard clumps.
Example Sentences
Those are small, cobby men.
[…] and there are more of them, so presenting a leafier and more cobby bush.
The writer's favorite plant is a cluster of short, cobby green leaves (in shape resembling a banana), all reaching upward,
This material had been made up with success from a fairly uniform, bright and compact or cobby grade of thick-skinned barley,
Word Forms
- cobbier
- cobbiest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beefy, cow-hocked, bull-necked, bullish, bull, bovial.
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