noun
cabbie
KA-bee
Cabbie (noun) means informal term for a taxi driver. Example: “The cabbie knew every shortcut across town.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- cabbies
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Etymology
Simply "cab" plus the informal suffix "-ie," the same pattern as "movie" or "rookie."
Rhymes for cabbie
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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.
