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Gaby
GA-bee
Gaby (name) means a short form of the female given name Gabrielle, or occasionally a French surname. Example: “Her friends all call her Gaby.”
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A short form of the female given name Gabrielle, or occasionally a French surname.
"Her friends all call her Gaby."
noun
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Dated slang: a foolish or simple-minded person.
How to use Gaby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly a nickname for Gabrielle; rarely, an old-fashioned word for a foolish person.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Gabys, gabies
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Etymology
A shortened form of Gabrielle.
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What does “Gaby” mean?
The word “Gaby” means a short form of the female given name Gabrielle, or occasionally a French surname. In plain terms, most commonly a nickname for Gabrielle; rarely, an old-fashioned word for a foolish person.
How do you pronounce “Gaby”?
“Gaby” is pronounced GA-bee (/ˈɡæbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gaby” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaby” used in a sentence: “Her friends all call her Gaby.”
What part of speech is “Gaby”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gaby” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Gaby” have?
“Gaby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short form of the female given name Gabrielle, or occasionally a French surname.
