deb

[ deb ]

/ dɛb /

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noun

Informal. a debutante.

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Origin of deb

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening

Definition for deb (2 of 2)

deb.

debenture.

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Examples from the Web for deb

McConnell appeared at a press conference with Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer at his side.
What Equal Pay Day? McConnell Slams Paycheck Fairness Act|Eleanor Clift|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Deb and Tom Anderson, Indiana My fourth daughter Alauna Christian Blakely was born sleeping in July 21, 2011.
Daily Beast Readers React to YouTube Stillborn Baby Memorials|Brandy Zadrozny|November 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead of freaking out before her double mastectomy, Deb Cohan decided to dance.
Kids React to Gay Marriage, What’s Wrong With ‘Titanic,’ and More Viral Videos|Julian E. Wright|November 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He had crushed former U.S. Rep. Deb Halvorson in the primary, two years after she lost her seat to a Republican.
The Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.|James Warren|December 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) caught Dexter (Michael C. Hall) in the act, plunging a knife into Travis (Colin Hanks).
‘Homeland,’ ‘Revenge,’ ‘The Good Wife,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy’ and More: Where We Left Off|Jace Lacob, Maria Elena Fernandez|September 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"I wouldn't think that of your sister, Deb," said Cary, with gentleness.
Lewis Rand|Mary Johnston
They represent a democratic element, recruited from non-Hindu tribes, which seceded even in the life-time of Śaṅkar Deb.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3)|Charles Eliot
Deb will not mind me; she knows how Aunt Madge will love to have me.
Doctor Luttrell's First Patient|Rosa Nouchette Carey
Miss Deb, she never kept my bacon warm, or anything; and somebody had eaten the meat out of the veal pie when I got back.
Verner's Pride|Mrs. Henry Wood
At it all the morning, and so at noon home to dinner with my clerks, my wife and Deb.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys

British Dictionary definitions for deb (1 of 2)

deb

/ (dɛb) /

noun

informal short for debutante

British Dictionary definitions for deb (2 of 2)

deb.

abbreviation for

debenture

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Word Origin and History for deb

deb

slang shortening of debutante, by 1920.

deb

noun

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deb

noun

British Dictionary definitions for deb (2 of 2)

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Word Origin and History for deb

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