FAB
English
editEtymology 1
editCoined by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson for the 1960s TV series Thunderbirds, from fab, clipping of fabulous.
Alternative forms
editPronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: F‧A‧B
Interjection
editFAB
- (radio telecommunications, humorous) used to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood.
- 1986, Márcio Souza, The order of the day: an unidentified flying opus:
- "Okay, FAB. Over and out."
- 2011, Norman Beech, The Atlantic Job - A Dad and a Lad, FilamentPublishing Ltd, →ISBN, page 69:
- It was great to report back to Mike and Jason on this knowing they were eager to hear that everything was operational. F.A.B. Virgil!
- 2013, Andrez Bergen, Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?, John Hunt Publishing, →ISBN:
- “Understood. F.A.B., sir.” Their pilot hung the microphone back on its hook.
Synonyms
editCoordinate terms
editEtymology 2
editAbbreviation
Noun
editFAB (plural FABs)
- Abbreviation of frontal assessment battery.
- Abbreviation of French–American–British classification.
- Abbreviation of fast atom bombardment.
Adjective
editFAB (not comparable)
Derived terms
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editFrench
editProper noun
editFAB f
- Abbreviation of Forces Armées Béninoises (“Benin armed forces”).
Portuguese
editProper noun
editFAB f
- (Brazil) Acronym of Força Aérea Brasileira (“Brazilian Air Force”).
Spanish
editProper noun
editFAB f
- Abbreviation of Fuerza Aérea Boliviana (“Bolivian Air Force”).
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