Gabby — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈga-bē/ gab·by

Meaning & Definition of Gabby

Gabby (adjective)

  1. talkative, garrulous

Gabby (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. fond of talking or conversation

    "a gabby talk-show host whose interviews were almost as much about herself as about her celebrity guests"

    similar: blabby, chatty, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky
    related: communicative, expansive, demonstrative, effusive, gushing, free-spoken, outspoken, unreserved, vocal, articulate, fluent, glib, voluble, well-spoken, gossipy, talebearing, tale-telling, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable
    opposite: closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative
    near: quiet, shy, mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless, evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained, aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gabby

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gabby:

blabby, chatty, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative, talky

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gabby

Words with the opposite meaning of Gabby:

closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative

Related Words for Gabby

communicative, expansive, demonstrative, effusive, gushing, free-spoken, outspoken, unreserved, vocal, articulate, fluent, glib, voluble, well-spoken, gossipy, talebearing, tale-telling, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, sociable

Near Antonyms of Gabby

quiet, shy, mum, mute, silent, speechless, tongue-tied, wordless, evasive, nonvocal, secretive, self-contained, aloof, indrawn, inhibited, introverted, retiring, unsociable, withdrawn

Word Forms of Gabby

Inflections: gabbier, gabbiest

Origin & Etymology of Gabby

gab:1 + -y:1

First known use: 1719

Frequently Asked Questions about Gabby

What does "Gabby" mean?

"Gabby" means talkative, garrulous. As an adjective, it is defined as: talkative, garrulous.

What is another word for "Gabby"?

Other words for "Gabby" include blabby, chatty, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy and talkative. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gabby" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gabby"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gabby". Common alternatives include blabby, chatty, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, motormouthed, mouthy, talkative and talky.

What is the opposite of "Gabby"?

Antonyms of "Gabby" include closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, taciturn, tight-lipped and uncommunicative. Near antonyms include quiet, shy, mum and mute.

How do you use "Gabby" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gabby" in a sentence: "a gabby talk-show host whose interviews were almost as much about herself as about her celebrity guests".

Is "Gabby" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gabby" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Gabby"?

"Gabby" is pronounced /ˈga-bē/ and divided into syllables as gab·by.

What is the origin of the word "Gabby"?

"Gabby" comes from gab:1 + -y:1. First known use: 1719.