noun
Gibby
Gibby (noun) means informal name for a Gibson-brand guitar. Example: “He walked onstage with his old gibby slung over his shoulder.”
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Informal name for a Gibson-brand guitar.
"The reviews I read to day were just product brochures. I'd like to know how that $4,000 Gibby is different and better than a $1,200 Gibby and a $400 Epi. Teach me something!"
— Mark Nahra, Re: Most magazine guitar reviews suck (2006)
"He walked onstage with his old gibby slung over his shoulder."
"She traded her amp for a vintage gibby at the pawn shop."
How to use Gibby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname musicians use for a guitar made by the Gibson company.
When to use it
Informal slang used mostly among guitarists and collectors, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
a vintage gibby
play a gibby
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Word forms
- Plural
- Gibbies, Gibbys
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Etymology
Formed from Gibson and -y.
Rhymes for Gibby
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What does “Gibby” mean?
The word “Gibby” means informal name for a Gibson-brand guitar. In plain terms, a casual nickname musicians use for a guitar made by the Gibson company.
How do you use “Gibby” in a sentence?
Here is “Gibby” used in a sentence: “He walked onstage with his old gibby slung over his shoulder.”
What part of speech is “Gibby”?
“Gibby” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Gibby?
"Gibby" (noun) means informal name for a Gibson-brand guitar.
