Word 'gabby' in Other Languages
- gabby in Assamese অসমীয়া
- gabby in Bengali বাংলা
- gabby in Bodo बड़ो
- gabby in Dogri डोगरी
- gabby in English
- gabby in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- gabby in Hindi हिन्दी
- gabby in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- gabby in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- gabby in Konkani कोंकणी
- gabby in Maithili মৈথিলী
- gabby in Malayalam മലയാളം
- gabby in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- gabby in Marathi मराठी
- gabby in Nepali नेपाली
- gabby in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- gabby in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- gabby in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- gabby in Santali
- gabby in Sindhi سنڌي
- gabby in Tamil தமிழ்
- gabby in Telugu తెలుగు
- gabby in Urdu اُردُو
Gabby
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɡæb.i/ (English)
Definitions
- (Adjective) Excessively talkative, especially in a friendly or informal manner.
Usage Examples
- She’s a gabby person who loves to chat with everyone.
- The gabby radio host kept the conversation lively and entertaining.
Etymology
Derived from the word "gab," meaning to talk or chatter, with the suffix "-y" to indicate a characteristic.
Synonyms
- Talkative
- Chatty
- Loquacious
- Garrulous
Antonyms
- Quiet
- Reserved
- Taciturn
- Reticent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | hablador(a) | /aβ.laˈðoɾ/ |
| French | bavard(e) | /ba.vaʁ/ |
| German | geschwätzig | /ɡəˈʃvɛt.tsɪç/ |
| Hindi | बातूनी | /baː.tuː.niː/ |
| Tamil | பேச்சாளி | /peːt͡ʃaːɭi/ |
| Telugu | మాటలాడే | /maː.ta.laː.ɖe/ |
| Bengali | বাচাল | /ba.tʃal/ |
| Gujarati | વાતૂં | /vaː.tuː/ |
| Kannada | ಮಾತುಕತೆ | /maː.tu.kə.te/ |
| Marathi | बडबड | /bəɖ.bəɖ/ |
| Malayalam | സംസാരശീലി | /saɱ.saː.ra.ʃiː.li/ |
| Punjabi | ਗੱਲਾਂਬਾਤਾਂ | /ɡəl.laːn.baː.taːn/ |
| Urdu | باتونی | /baː.tuː.niː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡæb.i/
- American English: /ˈɡæb.i/
- Australian English: /ˈɡæb.i/
Historical Usage
The word "gabby" has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe someone who talks a lot in a friendly or informal way.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, being gabby is seen as a positive trait, indicating friendliness and sociability. In others, it may be viewed as excessive talking or lack of restraint.
More Information
Gabby individuals often excel in social situations and professions that require communication skills, such as journalism, sales, and public relations.