noun

Albie

Albie (noun) means a false albacore, a fast-swimming game fish related to tuna. Example: “The anglers spent the morning chasing albies along the surf line.”

noun

A false albacore, a fast-swimming game fish related to tuna.

"The anglers spent the morning chasing albies along the surf line."

How to use Albie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFishing slang for the false albacore fish; also used as a nickname for the name Albert.

Word forms

albies plural

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Etymology

Shortened from "false albacore," itself named for its resemblance to the albacore tuna.

Rhymes for Albie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Albie” mean?

The word “Albie” means a false albacore, a fast-swimming game fish related to tuna. In plain terms, fishing slang for the false albacore fish; also used as a nickname for the name Albert.

How do you use “Albie” in a sentence?

Here is “Albie” used in a sentence: “The anglers spent the morning chasing albies along the surf line.”

What part of speech is “Albie”?

“Albie” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Albie?

"Albie" (noun) means a false albacore, a fast-swimming game fish related to tuna.