adj
flabby
FLAB-ee
Flabby (adj) means Soft and loose, lacking muscle tone. Example: “Months without exercise had left his arms flabby.”
adj
1
Soft and loose, lacking muscle tone.
"Months without exercise had left his arms flabby."
2
Weak or lacking rigor, said of an argument, writing, or structure.
"The essay's conclusion felt flabby and unconvincing."
How to use flabby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft and saggy rather than firm — used for both bodies and weak arguments or writing.
Common pairings
flabby muscles
flabby prose
flabby arms
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Word forms
- Comparative
- flabbier
- Superlative
- flabbiest
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Etymology
A variant of "flappy," from "flap" in the sense "to hang loosely."
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What does “flabby” mean?
The word “flabby” means soft and loose, lacking muscle tone. In plain terms, soft and saggy rather than firm — used for both bodies and weak arguments or writing.
How do you pronounce “flabby”?
“Flabby” is pronounced FLAB-ee (/ˈflæb.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “flabby” in a sentence?
Here is “flabby” used in a sentence: “Months without exercise had left his arms flabby.”
What is the opposite of “flabby”?
The opposite of “flabby” — its antonyms — are muscled and taut.
What part of speech is “flabby”?
“Flabby” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “flabby” have?
“Flabby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and loose, lacking muscle tone.
