General
fab
What does fab mean?
A shortening of 'fabulous', historically popular in 1960s Liverpool.
"That was a fab night out."
Origin
Clipped 'fabulous'; associated with Merseybeat-era Liverpool and the 'Fab Four'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fab' mean?
It's a shortening of 'fabulous', meaning great or excellent.
Where does 'fab' come from?
It's clipped from 'fabulous' and became popular in 1960s Liverpool, tied to the Merseybeat era and the 'Fab Four' (The Beatles).
Is 'fab' still used?
Yes, it remains common British informal speech for something great.
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