tabby

The word “tabby” has 2 syllables: tab-by

It's pronounced as /ˈtæbi/


What is synonym and antonym for tabby?

In the thesaurus, “tabby” has 46 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for tabby along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tabby

Meanings of tabby

  • noun
    1. A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
    2. A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
    3. A brindled cat.
    4. An old maid or gossip.
  • verb
    1. To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).
  • adjective
    1. Having a wavy or watered appearance.
    2. Brindled; diversified in color.

Example Sentences

  • The playful tabby chased after a rolling ball of yarn.
  • In the sunlight, the fur of the sleeping tabby looked warm and inviting.
  • Our family adopted a sweet tabby from the local animal shelter.
  • The old bookstore had a resident cat, a wise and dignified tabby.
  • As I walked through the park, a curious tabby approached, hoping for attention.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms or another words to tabby, such as: alley cat, babbler, banded, barred, blab, blabbermouth, busybody.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • variegate
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nark

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banded

  • accompanying
  • affiliated
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  • agreed
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  • amalgamated
  • assembled
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  • like-minded
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  • of the same opinion
  • one
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  • roped
  • ruled
  • seized
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  • tabby
  • tangled
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  • unanimous
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  • warped
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  • wreathed
  • zoned

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