yabba
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of yabba
C20: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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In a yabba dabba dispute that pitted property rights against government rules that played out in international media, retired publishing mogul Florence Fang defended her colorful, bulbous-shaped house and its elaborate homage to “The Flintstones” family, featuring Stone Age sculptures inspired by the 1960s cartoon, along with aliens and other oddities.
From Washington Times
In a yabba dabba dispute that pitted property rights against government rules that played out in international media, retired publishing mogul Florence Fang defended her colorful, bulbous-shaped house and its elaborate homage to “The Flintstones” family, featuring Stone Age sculptures inspired by the 1960s cartoon, along with aliens and other oddities..
From Seattle Times
This is far from Easy, Easy; yabba dabba don’t take anything for granted.
From The Guardian
Still, a sign stands tall welcoming visitors with a “Yabba Dabba-Doo.”
From Washington Times
At the Sydney Cricket Ground there is a life-sized statue of Yabba in the seats, a legendary loudmouth who berated successive touring England teams in the early 20th century.
From The Guardian
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