fab
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for fab, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Wonderful; excellent; fantastic.
Antonyms
How to use fab
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fab idea
chip fab
absolutely fab
The "wonderful" sense is casual British slang, associated with 1960s pop culture (the Beatles were sometimes called "the Fab Four").
Etymology
Short for "fabulous"; the chip-factory sense is a separate, unrelated shortening of "fabrication."
Full origin of fab →Frequently asked questions
What does “fab” mean?
The word “fab” means wonderful; excellent; fantastic. In plain terms, an informal British slang word meaning great or fantastic; in the tech and manufacturing world, "fab" is also shorthand for a chip-fabrication plant.
How do you pronounce “fab”?
“Fab” is pronounced fab (/fæb/ in IPA).
How do you use “fab” in a sentence?
Here is “fab” used in a sentence: “They had a fab time at the beach.”
What part of speech is “fab”?
Depending on how it is used, “fab” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “fab” a common word?
“Fab” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fab” have?
“Fab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wonderful; excellent; fantastic.
