Antonyms for gabby


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gab-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgæb i


Definition of gabby

Origin :
  • "garrulous, talkative," 1710, originally Scottish, from gab (n.) + -y (2). Related: Gabbiness.
  • adj talkative
Example sentences :
  • "Miss Rothermel is unselfish," said the mother, releasing Gabby from a final embrace.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • Then Gabby retired into the hominy and there was a silence if not a peace.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • When she was gone, I wouldn't have been in Gabby's place for a good deal.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • She couldn't go into the nursery, where Gabby would probably be sent for punishment.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • Gabby was always in parenthesis, but she was not quite forgotten.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • "We saw 'em all," cried Gabby, always glad to impart information.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • Jay liked it, and called for more, and Gabby drew near to listen.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • "Goneril says it doesn't do us any good to go to church when we don't want to," said Gabby.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris
  • Say, there's something about you that makes a person get gabby and tell things.
  • Extract from : « Roast Beef, Medium » by Edna Ferber
  • At that moment, Gabby Pete poked his head from the doorway of the kitchen.
  • Extract from : « The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border » by Gerald Breckenridge

Synonyms for gabby

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