GABY

Etymology

Noun

gaby (plural gabies)

(regional) A stupid, foolish person; a simpleton; a dunce.

Proper noun

Gaby

A female given name from French, from the short form of Gabrielle.

Source: Wiktionary


Ga"by, n. Etym: [Icel. gapi a rash, reckless man. Cf. Gafe.]

Definition: A simpleton; a dunce; a lout. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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