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nabs
What does nabs mean?
A Southern generic term for the small packs of peanut-butter or cheese crackers sold in stores.
"I grabbed a pack of nabs and a Coke at the gas station."
Origin
From the Nabisco brand name; genericized in the South for cracker sandwiches.
Frequently asked questions
What are nabs?
Small packaged cracker sandwiches, usually peanut-butter or cheese filled, commonly sold at gas stations and stores.
Why are they called nabs?
The name comes from the Nabisco brand and became a generic Southern term for the snack.
Where is the word nabs used?
Chiefly in the American South, where any brand of these crackers may be called nabs.
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