nabby
See also: Nabby
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnæ.bɪ/
- (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈna.bɪ/
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈna.bi/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈnæ.bi/
Noun edit
nabby (plural nabbies)
Translations edit
skiff used for fishing