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Meaning of Tabby
The primary meaning of the word "Tabby" is a domestic cat, typically with a distinctive M-shaped marking on its forehead.
Definitions
- A domestic cat, typically with a distinctive M-shaped marking on its forehead
- * Having a stripy or mottled appearance, typically in shades of brown and gray
Etymology of Tabby
The word "Tabby" has its roots in the Arabic word "attabi", referring to a type of striped silk fabric, which was later used to describe the cat's distinctive coat pattern
The term "Tabby" has been used to describe domestic cats since the 17th century, and has since become a common term in many languages
Example Uses
- The tabby cat curled up on my lap and fell asleep
- * The tabby pattern on the cat's fur was striking
- * The old tabby cat had been a family pet for years
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
solid
uniform
plain
unpatterned
monochrome
single-colored
unicolored
homogeneous
consistent
uniform
undifferentiated
unvaried
unchanging
constant
invariable