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obby.

An obstacle course.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɒb.iː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑb.i/General-American
  1. An obstacle course.

    informal
Where this word comes from

Clipping of obstacle course + -y.

noun/ˈɒb.iː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑb.i/General-American
  1. Obsidian.

    informal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Clipping of obsidian + -y.

noun/ˈɒb.iː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑb.i/General-American
  1. A hobby horse.

    informal · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Clipping of hobby horse.

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