Proppy

//ˈpɹɒpi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Stiff in movement; unable to walk or run well. Australia, informal

    "The first horse we saw was a proppy old grey being walked about, and agreed that there was one, at least, which would not win."

  2. 2
    Having many props. informal

    "Because Magnolias is such a proppy show, speedy changes are a challenge."

Example

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"The first horse we saw was a proppy old grey being walked about, and agreed that there was one, at least, which would not win."

Etymology

From prop + -y.

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