noun

cabbie

KA-bee

Cabbie (noun) means informal term for a taxi driver. Example: “The cabbie knew every shortcut across town.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA friendly, everyday word for someone who drives a taxi for a living.

Common pairings

a London cabbie tip the cabbie

cabbies plural

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The _____ knew every shortcut across town.

Simply "cab" plus the informal suffix "-ie," the same pattern as "movie" or "rookie."

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What does “cabbie” mean?

The word “cabbie” means informal term for a taxi driver. In plain terms, a friendly, everyday word for someone who drives a taxi for a living.

How do you pronounce “cabbie”?

“Cabbie” is pronounced KA-bee (/ˈkæ.bi/ in IPA).

How do you use “cabbie” in a sentence?

Here is “cabbie” used in a sentence: “The cabbie knew every shortcut across town.”

What part of speech is “cabbie”?

“Cabbie” is a noun.