English word origin

Etymology of obby

Clipping of obstacle course + -y.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

An obstacle course.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of obstacle course + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Obsidian.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of obsidian + -y.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A hobby horse.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of hobby horse.

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