Tabby — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈta-bē/ tab·by

Meaning & Definition of Tabby

Tabby (noun)

  1. a domestic cat with a striped and mottled coat
  2. a domestic cat; especially, a female cat
  3. a plain-woven fabric
  4. a cement made of lime, sand or gravel, and oyster shells and used chiefly along the coast of Georgia and South Carolina in the 17th and 18th centuries

Tabby (adjective)

  1. striped and mottled with darker color, brindled
  2. of, relating to, or made of tabby

Tabby (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in corded

    similar: corded, banded, barred, streaked, striped

Tabby (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in alley cat

    similar: alley cat, kit, kitten, gib, tomcat, mouser, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (British), puss, pussy, pussycat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tabby

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tabby:

British: moggy
corded, banded, barred, streaked, striped, alley cat, kit, kitten, gib, tomcat, mouser, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, puss, pussy, pussycat

Word Forms of Tabby

Inflections: tabbies

Origin & Etymology of Tabby

French tabis, from Middle French atabis, from Medieval Latin attabi, from Arabic ʽattābī, from Al-ʽAttābīya, quarter in Baghdad

First known use: 1638

Frequently Asked Questions about Tabby

What does "Tabby" mean?

"Tabby" means a domestic cat with a striped and mottled coat. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a domestic cat with a striped and mottled coat. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tabby"?

Other words for "Tabby" include corded, banded, barred, streaked, striped, alley cat, kit and kitten. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tabby" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tabby"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tabby". Common alternatives include corded, banded, barred, streaked, striped, alley cat, kit, kitten, gib and tomcat.

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

"Tabby" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tabby"?

"Tabby" is pronounced /ˈta-bē/ and divided into syllables as tab·by.

What is the origin of the word "Tabby"?

"Tabby" comes from French tabis, from Middle French atabis, from Medieval Latin attabi, from Arabic ʽattābī, from Al-ʽAttābīya, quarter in Baghdad. First known use: 1638.

What is another word for "Tabby" meaning "as in corded"?

When "Tabby" (adjective) means as in corded, synonyms include corded, banded, barred, streaked and striped.

What is another word for "Tabby" meaning "as in alley cat"?

When "Tabby" (noun) means as in alley cat, synonyms include alley cat, kit, kitten, gib, tomcat and mouser.