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Debatey

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(rare, informal) Inclined to or characterised by debate..

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“It is, at the very least, worth some kind of debate.” As I fold my arms, I can feel my heart beating against my wrist. / “No, it isn't,” Tamsin says. “Not now, anyway. We're making friends, Leo. It's meant to be fun, not debatey.”

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What does debatey mean?

Debatey means (rare, informal) Inclined to or characterised by debate..

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“It is, at the very least, worth some kind of debate.” As I fold my arms, I can feel my heart beating against my wrist. / “No, it isn't,” Tamsin says. “Not now, anyway. We're making friends, Leo. It's meant to be fun, not debatey.”

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