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nabby

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈnæ.bɪ/
  • Scotland: /ˈna.bɪ/
  • UK: /ˈna.bi/
  • US: /ˈnæ.bi/

1

name

Meaning 1

A diminutive of the female given name Abigail, from Hebrew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A skiff used for fishing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.