fab
adjective
fab
1 American
[fab]
/ fæb /
adjective
Slang.
fab
2
American
[fab]
/ fæb /
noun
FAB
1
British
abbreviation
-
flavoured alcoholic beverage
-
fuel air bomb
fab
2
British
/ fæb /
adjective
interjection
F.A.B.
3
British
interjection
Etymology
Origin of fab1
First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening
Origin of fab2
First recorded in 1980–85; shortened from fabrication ( def. )
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The operating spending is going toward AI projects, including robotaxi, cybercab, Optimus robots and a semiconductor fab.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
If Tuchel can keep his fab four fit and firing, England will be a danger to any opponents.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Additionally, Arya said improved visibility into a multiyear cycle for AI infrastructure supports his expectations for the wafer fab equipment market to reach $190 billion in revenue in 2027, and $250 billion in 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
This could include SK Hynix’s plans to invest in artificial-intelligence data centers, with its Yongin fab cluster commitments already expected at 600 trillion won, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Flatiron? Like the hair thing? That makes you go from frizz to fab in the summers?”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
The event recently resumed, and though it’s much smaller Arens said he has high hopes for its growth, and for FAB LA’s place in its future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
StanChart has recently had "no contact" with FAB, Chief Financial Officer Andy Halford told reporters on a conference call on Thursday.
From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2023
FAB FRESHMEN: The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Sexton was the centerpiece of a consensus No. 5-rated class, the program’s highest ever recruiting ranking.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2017
Rick Fisher demonstrates a vanishing ball illusion at the counter of his shop, FAB Magic Company.
From The Verge ● Sep. 24, 2014
The nomenclators have christened her Stilbum calens, FAB.
From The Mason-Bees by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
At the plaza, Stanley Petey Cox, a rapper who goes by the name Mistah F.A.B., gave a passionate speech about the need to organize and take action.
From The Verge ● Jun. 2, 2020
Right now, he is rapper Mistah F.A.B., and he’s grinding, trying to get the hook just right.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2019
New York State, for example, hopes to be the successful bidder this month on the 870-passenger F.A.B.
From Time Magazine Archive
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