tobe

American  

[tohb] / toʊb /

Or tob,

noun

1. the principal outer garment in some parts of north and central Africa, consisting of a length of cloth that is sewn into a long loose skirt or is draped around the body and fastened over one shoulder.

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Etymology

Origin of tobe

1825–35; < dialectal Arabic tōb, variant of Arabic thawb garment

Example Sentences

The indie horror film’s director, Tobe Hooper, said that as a child he heard Gein’s story from his relatives who lived in Wisconsin.

From Los Angeles Times

Tobe said that the organization’s membership is at more than 85,000 and growing by the hundreds each day after a multi-year dip following the 2020 election.

From Salon

A handful of restored horror classics will also unspool, including a new 4K restoration of Tobe Hooper’s “Salem’s Lot,” the international premiere of the 4K restoration of Abel Ferrara’s “Ms. 45,” a world premiere 4K restoration of Ruggero Deodata’s “Cannibal Holocaust” and a new restoration of Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a 180-degree turn, to threaten to take this away,” Tobe said.

From Los Angeles Times

Directed by Tobe Hooper, the gory exploitation flick became an instant classic of the horror genre.

From Slate