What does gaby mean?
Gaby means (UK, regional) A stupid, foolish person; a simpleton; a dunce..
Gaby
/ˈɡeɪbi/ · noun
Meaning
(UK, regional) A stupid, foolish person; a simpleton; a dunce..
Example Sentences
I daresay I made a gaby of myself to the world
His wrath, then, was proportionately violent when he was aware of two boys, who stopped close by him, and one of whom, a fat gaby of a fellow, pointed at him and called him "Young mammy-sick!"
"[Y]ou're a jobbernowl and a doodle, a maundering mooncalf and a blockheaded numps, a gaby and a loon; you're a Hatter!" I shrieked the last epithet.
"You pair of gabeys!" she exclaimed. "You'll see him before the night's out."
Synonyms for gaby
Antonyms for gaby
Related Words
Word Forms
- gabies
- gabey
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gaby?
Common synonyms include guffin, nincompoop, fool.
What is the opposite of gaby?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gaby in a sentence?
I daresay I made a gaby of myself to the world
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