Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chubbing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: chub-bing
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The deliberate use of discussion and debate to delay legislative proceedings.

American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The representative engaged in chubbing may or may not be in favor of the current bill but is trying to block consideration of the next bill on the Texas House calendar."

Etymology

Unknown. Attested as early as the 1950s.

Usage

American usage
Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

filibuster chub

Questions

What does chubbing mean?: The deliberate use of discussion and debate to delay legislative proceedings.
Where does chubbing come from?: Unknown. Attested as early as the 1950s.

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