adjective
Uncommon
Gabby
GA-bee
Gabby (adjective) means talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things. Example: “He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say.”
adjective
1
Talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things.
"He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say."
name
1
A short form of the given names Gabriel, Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Gabriela.
How to use Gabby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChatty and talkative, often more than people would like.
When to use it
Informal, and can sound mildly critical.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- gabbier
- Superlative
- gabbiest
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Etymology
From gab + -y.
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What does “Gabby” mean?
The word “Gabby” means talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things. In plain terms, chatty and talkative, often more than people would like.
How do you pronounce “Gabby”?
“Gabby” is pronounced GA-bee (/ˈɡæbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gabby” in a sentence?
Here is “Gabby” used in a sentence: “He's a gabby guy who never runs out of things to say.”
What part of speech is “Gabby”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gabby” can be an adjective and a name.
Is “Gabby” a common word?
“Gabby” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gabby” have?
“Gabby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things.
