verby

English

Etymology

From verb +‎ -y.

Adjective

verby (comparative more verby, superlative most verby)

1. Having the characteristics of a verb.
   • 2013, Harrie Wetzer, The Typology of Adjectival Predication, page 240:

     Within this line of reasoning, then, Tagalog is classified as a language in which adjectivals are essentially neutral between a nouny and a verby interpretation.

See also

• nouny

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch voorbij, from Middle Dutch vorebi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fərˈbəi̯/

Adverb

verby

1. over, past, gone by

Czech

Noun

verby f

1. instrumental plural of verbum