nabby

See also: Nabby

English

Alternative forms

• nabbie, naby

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bɪ/
• (Scotland) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bɪ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bi/

Noun

nabby (plural nabbies)

1. (Scotland) A skiff used for fishing.

Translations

skiff used for fishing