Debatey
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Inclined to or characterised by debate. informal, rare
"“It is, at the very least, worth some kind of debate.” As I fold my arms, I can feel my heart beating against my wrist. / “No, it isn't,” Tamsin says. “Not now, anyway. We're making friends, Leo. It's meant to be fun, not debatey.”"
Example
More examples"“It is, at the very least, worth some kind of debate.” As I fold my arms, I can feel my heart beating against my wrist. / “No, it isn't,” Tamsin says. “Not now, anyway. We're making friends, Leo. It's meant to be fun, not debatey.”"
Etymology
From debate + -y.
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