deb
[deb]
- Informal. a debutante.
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Origin of deb
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening
deb.
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Examples from the Web for deb
Contemporary Examples
McConnell appeared at a press conference with Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer at his side.
Deb and Tom Anderson, Indiana My fourth daughter Alauna Christian Blakely was born sleeping in July 21, 2011.
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 VideosJulian E. Wright
November 9, 2013
He had crushed former U.S. Rep. Deb Halvorson in the primary, two years after she lost her seat to a Republican.
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 OffJace Lacob, Maria Elena Fernandez
September 10, 2012
Historical Examples
Deb will not mind me; she knows how Aunt Madge will love to have me.
Doctor Luttrell's First PatientRosa Nouchette Carey
“Patience, Deb,” said Diggory, showing a heavy leathern bag.
The Pigeon PieCharlotte M. Yonge
“Much harm would that have been,” retorted Mrs. Deb, tossing her head.
The Pigeon PieCharlotte M. Yonge
Deb was allowed to ran out in the garden, and the door was closed.
Stories of Animal SagacityW.H.G. Kingston
On reaching home, the first person I encountered was Aunt Deb.
Dick CheveleyW. H. G. Kingston
deb
- informal short for debutante
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deb.
- debenture
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Word Origin and History for deb
n.
slang shortening of debutante, by 1920.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper