deb
noun
a debutante.
deb
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[deb]
/ dɛb /
noun
deb.
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deb.
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deb
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/ dɛb /
noun
Etymology
Origin of deb
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Wilson was also accused of bullying women who were working on The Deb, a claim the actress labelled as "absolute nonsense".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The federal court case focuses on an incident where MacInnes and Amanda Ghost, a producer of "The Deb", shared a bath in an apartment after swimming at Bondi Beach.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Wilson on Tuesday denied she mistreated women while making "The Deb", saying this was "nonsense".
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The incident at the heart of the defamation case dates back to September 2023, when MacInnes and Ghost, a producer on The Deb, went to Bondi Beach for a late afternoon swim.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The truth is, it’s impossible to explain why I didn’t tell her about practicing with Deb.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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