Labbie
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A laboratory worker. informal
"Patapoutian was moved by the announcement, saying on Twitter: “This country gave me a chance with a great education and support for basic research. And for my labbies and collaborators for partnering with me. So glad @NancyAHong captured this ‘touching’ moment.”"
- 2 A Labrador retriever. informal
"“I met Jenny about six years ago in our local dog park. Kaine and my labbie Rambo, were quick friends and would spend hours playing together. While Jenny and I struggled to communicate at first, I soon learnt that she could lip-read, and then we just clicked and she crept into my heart,” Holmes said."
Synonyms
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More examples"Patapoutian was moved by the announcement, saying on Twitter: “This country gave me a chance with a great education and support for basic research. And for my labbies and collaborators for partnering with me. So glad @NancyAHong captured this ‘touching’ moment.”"
Etymology
From lab (“laboratory”) + -ie.
From Lab(rador retriever) + -ie.
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