tabby

5 synonyms and 1 antonym for tabby, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A cat with a striped or mottled coat pattern.

Synonyms

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tabby cat brindled brinded brindle

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A cat with a striped or mottled coat pattern.

“The tabby curled up on the windowsill in the sun.”

queen tabby cat

2. adj

Having a striped, brindled, or mottled coloring.

“The kitten had a distinctive tabby coat.”

brindled brinded brindle

Opposites

plain

How to use tabby

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

tabby cat tabby coat

Etymology

From French tabis, ultimately from Arabic al-attabiyya, a district of Baghdad known for producing a type of striped watered silk; the pattern name later transferred to cats with similar markings.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tabby” mean?

The word “tabby” means a cat with a striped or mottled coat pattern. In plain terms, refers to the common striped or blotched pattern seen in many domestic cats.

How do you pronounce “tabby”?

“Tabby” is pronounced TAB-ee (/ˈtæb.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “tabby” in a sentence?

Here is “tabby” used in a sentence: “The tabby curled up on the windowsill in the sun.”

What part of speech is “tabby”?

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

Where does the word “tabby” come from?

The word “tabby” comes from French. From French tabis, ultimately from Arabic al-attabiyya, a district of Baghdad known for producing a type of striped watered silk; the pattern name later transferred to cats with similar markings.

How many meanings does “tabby” have?

“Tabby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cat with a striped or mottled coat pattern.

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