adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In the nature of a switchback. informal

   "Four miles of switchbacky road, and then a restriction of 40 m.p.h. between East Ham and Barking followed."

Example

More examples

"Four miles of switchbacky road, and then a restriction of 40 m.p.h. between East Ham and Barking followed."

Etymology

From switchback + -y.

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