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Gabby

GA-bee

Gabby (adjective) means talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things. Example: “He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say.”

adjective
1
Talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things.
"He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say."
name
1
A short form of the given names Gabriel, Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Gabriela.

How to Use Gabby

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChatty and talkative, often more than people would like.

When to use it

Informal, and can sound mildly critical.

Word Forms

gabbier comparative, gabbiest superlative

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Etymology

From gab + -y.

Rhymes for Gabby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Gabby” mean?

The word “Gabby” means talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things. In plain terms, chatty and talkative, often more than people would like.

How do you pronounce “Gabby”?

“Gabby” is pronounced GA-bee (/ˈɡæbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gabby” in a sentence?

Here is “Gabby” used in a sentence: “He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say.”

What part of speech is “Gabby”?

Depending on how it is used, “Gabby” can be an adjective and a name.

Is “Gabby” a common word?

“Gabby” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Gabby” have?

“Gabby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things.

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