English Explanatory Dictionary

yabby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various freshwater crayfish, typically of the genus Cherax, valued as food, especially Cherax destructor of southeastern Australia.
  2. A species of marine ghost shrimp, Trypaea australiensis, widely harvested by recreational anglers as bait; a nipper.
verb
  1. To search, forage, or fish for yabbies.
verb
  1. To show disrespect by denouncing or insulting; to diss.

Pronunciation

/ˈjæb.i/ en-au-yabby.ogg

Word forms

yabby yabbies yabbie yabbying yabbied

Etymology

Borrowed from Wemba-Wemba yabij.

Synonyms

crawchie ghost nipper crawbob

Related words

gilgie jilgie marron yab yabbi

Derived words

bass yabby common yabby freshwater yabby marine yabby yabby pump
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