mab
What is another word for mab? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — (dated, dialectal) A sloppy or slovenly woman.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; the untidy-woman sense may be linked to the female name Mab, as in Queen Mab, the fairy queen of English folklore mentioned in Romeo and Juliet.
Full origin of mab →Frequently asked questions
What does “mab” mean?
The word “mab” means (dated, dialectal) A sloppy or slovenly woman. In plain terms, a now-rare word for a messy woman or, separately, an old-fashioned word for a hired cab — you will mostly meet it in older English literature.
How do you use “mab” in a sentence?
Here is “mab” used in a sentence: “The old rhyme mocked her as a mab who never tidied her cottage.”
What part of speech is “mab”?
“Mab” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mab” have?
“Mab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (dated, dialectal) A sloppy or slovenly woman.
