Debatey

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"“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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