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hobbledehoy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒb(ə)ldɪˌhɔɪ/
informal, dated
Definition of hobbledehoy

noun

  • a clumsy or awkward youth.

adjective

  • awkward or clumsy:his hobbledehoy hands

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of hobbledehoy in the US English dictionary

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