swabby

English

WOTD – 31 January 2006

Alternative forms

• swabbie

Etymology

From swab +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈswɒbi/

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• Rhymes: -ɒbi

Noun

swabby (plural swabbies)

1. (informal) A sailor.