Dobe

//ˈdoʊ.bi// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of adobe. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, uncountable, usually

    "Lots of cars got into trouble up there, said the man that soil was dobe, slick as glass; have to trench the road better."

  2. 2
    A Doberman Pinscher. informal

    "Select the best four of these six Doberman Pinschers and place them in order of merit based on type, soundness, and balance — or take full advantage and place all six. One of these Dobes is superior, one is quality and four are average."

Synonyms

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adobe

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"Lots of cars got into trouble up there, said the man that soil was dobe, slick as glass; have to trench the road better."

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