NYT Dictionary

GABBY

/ˈɡæb.i/
AdjectiveGAB-bygab-by · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Inclined to talk too much.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English gab Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English gabby From gab + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chattygarrulousloquacioustalkativetalkycandidcommunicativeconversationaleffusiveexpansive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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