stabby

== English == === Etymology === From stab +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈstæbi/ Rhymes: -æbi === Adjective === stabby (comparative stabbier, superlative stabbiest) having one or more sharp points (of movement) quick and thrusting (of a feeling) sudden and acute (of sound) staccato 2006, Kory Grow, review of Ratatat's album Classics, CMJ New Music Monthly, August 2006: Fuck yeah, Zelda kicks ass! Ratatat re-up with their second set of '80s video game-worthy instrumentals, full of stabby guitars and disco-y synths. (of a look or eyes) penetrating and hostile (slang) acting in a violent and/or deranged manner (slang) prone to commit an act of stabbing (slang, by extension) angry or irritated 2003, "NemeLynx", Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc review, XBoxAddict.com, 18 March 2003: Some of the tasks can be a little difficult, and thus enjoyable, but all in all they left me feeling depressed and stabby (when you feel like stabbing someone). ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === baby Ts