fab

¹

[fab]

adjective

Slang.

1. fabulous.

fab

²

[fab]

noun

1. a factory for manufacturing, especially one for manufacturing the semiconductor devices used in computers and other advanced electronics (often used attributively).

   The newly built fab will create jobs in the community.

   He is an advisor at a fab lab nearby.

FAB

¹

abbreviation

1. flavoured alcoholic beverage

2. fuel air bomb

fab

²

/ fæb /

adjective

1. short for fabulous

interjection

1. an expression of approval or enthusiasm

F.A.B.

³

interjection

1. an expression of agreement to, or acknowledgment of, a command

Word History and Origins

Origin of fab¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Origin of fab²

First recorded in 1980–85; shortened from fabrication ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fab¹

C20: from British television series Thunderbirds

Example Sentences

The company said a typical chip fab takes three to five years to build and costs roughly $20 billion to $25 billion.

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The company’s own fab execution remains key to any sustainable turnaround, they say, noting that the company’s outlook currently lacks visibility and its narrative remains weak.

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Another in a series of messages about mileage said: "If you could always do more than it says that'd be fab, thanks", with a thumbs up emoji.

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The post explained the "fab new name" and said tickets would remain valid for the inaugural event on 2 August.

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Doctors may also administer a digoxin immune fab antidote, which is used to treat a similar toxin.

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