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Definition of flabby

flabby

/ˈflæb.i/
flab · by
Adverb:flabbily
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flabby Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having soft, loose, and fleshy tissue that lacks firmness or muscle tone.

Example

"After several months without regular exercise, his arms began to feel noticeably flabby."

2

Lacking vigor, precision, or forcefulness; weak and ineffective (especially of writing, arguments, or organizations).

Example

"The editor cut three pages of flabby prose to make the opening chapter much more compelling."

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• Rhymes for flabby

• Nearby Words

flabbergast
flabbergasted
flabbiness
flabby
flaccid
flaccidly
flack

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, "flabby" is an expressive alteration of the earlier word "flappy" (from "flap"), evoking something loose, hanging, and lacking firmness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flabby. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flabby
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