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gabby

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adjective gab·by \ˈga-bē\

Definition of gabby

gabbier

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gabbiest

  1. :  talkative, garrulous

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Examples of gabby in a Sentence

  1. a gabby talk show host

  2. a gabby talk-show host whose interviews were almost as much about herself as about her guests

Origin and Etymology of gabby

1gab + 1-y

gabby Synonyms

Synonyms
blabby, chatty, conversational, talkative, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talky
Antonyms
closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative
Related Words
communicative, expansive; demonstrative, effusive, gushing; free-spoken, outspoken, unreserved, vocal; articulate, fluent, glib, voluble, well-spoken; gossipy, talebearing, tale-telling; long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy; extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable
Near Antonyms
quiet, shy; mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless; evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained; aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

GABBY Defined for English Language Learners

gabby

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adjective

Definition of gabby for English Language Learners

  • : talking a lot : very talkative

GABBY Defined for Kids

gabby

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adjective gab·by \ˈga-bē\

Definition of gabby for Students

gabbier

;

gabbiest

  1. :  fond of talking a lot :  talkative a gabby friend

Learn More about gabby

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