noun
cabbie
KA-bee
noun
1
Informal term for a taxi driver.
"The cabbie knew every shortcut across town."
"She tipped the cabbie generously after the long ride to the airport."
How to Use Cabbie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly, everyday word for someone who drives a taxi for a living.
Common pairings
a London cabbie
tip the cabbie
Word Forms
cabbies plural
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Etymology
Simply "cab" plus the informal suffix "-ie," the same pattern as "movie" or "rookie."