webby

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- An award given to a website for achievement in each of a number of categories, e.g. web-based film, advertising, publishing, etc. Frequently in "Webby award". Also in plural: the annual presentation of these awards.


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Origin:
1990s; earliest use found in Business Wire. From web + -y, probably after Grammy and Emmy


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Consisting of cobwebs or the silk of which they are made; resembling a cobweb. Also (and in earliest use): resembling woven material; specifically of the nature of webbing.

- Of the digits, wings, etc., of an animal: connected by or having a fold or membrane; webbed, palmated. Also with reference to a person, hands, etc.: resembling or characteristic of an animal of this kind.

- Also with capital initial. Of a person, group, etc.: characterized by expertise in or enthusiasm for using the World Wide Web. Of a thing: relating to or involving the use of the World Wide Web; accessible or existing online.


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Origin:
late Middle English. From web + -y




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