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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stupid, foolish person; a simpleton; a dunce. UK, regional

   "I daresay I made a gaby of myself to the world"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name from French.
2. 2
   A surname from French.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dullardfoolguffinnincompoop

Example

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"I daresay I made a gaby of myself to the world"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Short form of Gabrielle.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Southern French Gaby, a hypocoristic form of Gabriel.

Etymology 3

Uncertain.

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