Dictionary.com

fab

[ fab ]
/ fæb /
See synonyms for fab on Thesaurus.com

adjective Slang.

fabulous (def. 1).

QUIZZES

THIS PSAT VOCABULARY QUIZ IS PERFECT PRACTICE FOR THE REAL TEST

In our third teacher-created PSAT practice test there are new and unique vocabulary terms you may have never heard of! Can you guess what they mean?
Question 1 of 10
seclusion
a false belief or opinion.
the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
the state of being isolated, kept apart, or withdrawn into solitude.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of fab

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021

Words related to fab

sensational, astonishing, fantastic, satisfying, fabulous, splendid, spectacular, solid, magnificent, terrific, wonderful, neat, excellent, enjoyable, pleasant, glorious, impressive, remarkable, exceptional, phenomenal

British Dictionary definitions for fab (1 of 3)

fab1
/ (fæb) informal, mainly British /

adjective

short for fabulous

interjection

an expression of approval or enthusiasm

British Dictionary definitions for fab (2 of 3)

FAB2

abbreviation for

flavoured alcoholic beverage
fuel air bomb

British Dictionary definitions for fab (3 of 3)

F.A.B.

interjection

British an expression of agreement to, or acknowledgment of, a command

Word Origin for F.A.B.

C20: from British television series Thunderbirds
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012