gabby

adjective

gab·​by ˈga-bē How to pronounce gabby (audio)
gabbier; gabbiest

Examples of gabby in a Sentence

a gabby talk show host a gabby talk-show host whose interviews were almost as much about herself as about her celebrity guests
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Word History

Etymology

gab entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gabby was in 1719

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Cite this Entry

“Gabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gabby. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

gabby

adjective
gab·​by ˈgab-ē How to pronounce gabby (audio)
gabbier; gabbiest

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