gaby

¹ American  

[gey-bee] / ˈgeɪ bi /

noun

British Dialect.

plural

gabies

1. a fool.

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Gaby ² American  

[gab-ee] / ˈgæb i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Gabriella.

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gaby British  

/ ˈɡeɪbɪ /

noun

1. archaic a simpleton

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Etymology

Origin of gaby

First recorded in 1790–1800; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

“Ashley, sit down! Gaby, raise your hand. Put that down right now!”

From Literature

The Altadena home that served as the exterior of Gaby’s house completely burned down.

From Salon

Mutual support strengthens the shelter Jimmy, Paul and Gaby have created.

From Salon

While the mystery plot strains to be interesting as a lesson for its protagonist about how one never can fully know another human being, Lilian’s and Gaby’s rekindled affection is a wonderfully mature strand of midlife complexity, with Auteuil and Foster giving all their scenes the kind of nuanced, lived-in humor that suggests a flinty couple who never fully believed they were done with each other.

From Los Angeles Times

To be having these deliberations with the other four judges — led by Gaby Wood, who is this dazzling, spectacular human being, who I came to know and love and respect and learn so much from — was one of the most exciting exercises I’ve ever done.

From Los Angeles Times