swabby

English edit

WOTD – 31 January 2006

Alternative forms edit

swabbie

Etymology edit

swab +‎ -y

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈswɒbi/
Audio (AU) (file)
Rhymes: -ɒbi

Noun edit

swabby (plural swabbies)

(informal) A sailor.

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