adj.
- relating to or in the form of words.
- spoken rather than written; oral.
- Grammar relating to or derived from a verb.
n.
- Grammar a word or words functioning as a verb.
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(also verbals)
Brit. informal abuse; insults.
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(also verbals)
Brit. informal a verbal statement containing a damaging admission alleged to have been made to the police, offered as evidence by the prosecution.
v.
(verbals, verballing, verballed)
Brit. informal attribute a damaging statement to (a suspect), especially dishonestly.
Derivative