Babbitt

The word “Babbitt” has 2 syllables: Bab-bit

It's pronounced as /ˈbæbɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for Babbitt?

In the thesaurus, “Babbitt” has 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for Babbitt along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for Babbitt

  • bastard
  • boor
  • bounder
  • cad
  • clown
  • creep
  • cretin
  • crud
  • dirtbag
  • heel
  • jerk
  • louse
  • lout
  • philistine
  • rotter
  • scum
  • scumbag

Antonyms for Babbitt

  • brain
  • genius
  • highbrow
  • intellectual
  • middlebrow
  • sage
  • thinker

Meanings of Babbitt

  • noun
    1. Short for babbitt metal, Babbitt metal (“a soft white alloy of variable composition (for example, nine parts of tin to one of copper, or fifty parts of tin to five of antimony and one of copper) used in bearings to diminish friction”).
    2. A person who subscribes complacently to materialistic middle-class ideals.
  • verb
    1. To line (something) with babbitt metal to reduce friction.

Example Sentences

  • He was known for his role as Babbitt in the classic film.
  • The small town had a charming Babbitt atmosphere.
  • The author's novel featured a character named Babbitt.
  • The old bookstore had a collection of vintage Babbitt editions.
  • The family name Babbitt has a long history in the region.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to Babbitt, such as: bastard, boor, bounder, brain, cad, clown, creep.

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