Phrase guide

poor dab

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

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  • UK: /ˌpʊə(ɹ)ˈdæb/
  • UK: /pɔː ˈdæb/
  • Wales: /ˌpuə ˈdab/
  • rhymes with -æb

1

intj

Meaning 1

poor thing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Wales

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Someone to be pitied, poor thing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Wales

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From poor + dab (“small child, chit; untidy woman”).