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Wobbly (n.)

1914, member of Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.). Probably some sort of elaboration of the W aspect of the acronym.

wobbly (adj.)

1849, wabbly; see wobble (v.) + -ly (1). Form with -o- is from 1851. Related: Wobbliness.

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Definitions of Wobbly from WordNet
1
wobbly (adj.)
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect;
the ladder felt a little wobbly
a wobbly chair with shaky legs
Synonyms: rickety / shaky / wonky
2
Wobbly (n.)
a member of the Industrial Workers of the World;
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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