tabby
The word “tabby” has 2 syllables: tab-by.
It's pronounced as /ˈtæbi/.
What is synonym and antonym for tabby?
In the thesaurus, “tabby” has 3 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for tabby along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tabby
- alley cat
- kitten
- striped
Meanings of tabby
- noun
- A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
- A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
- A brindled cat.
- An old maid or gossip.
- verb
- To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).
- adjective
- Having a wavy or watered appearance.
- Brindled; diversified in color.
Example Sentences
- The playful tabby chased after a rolling ball of yarn.
- In the sunlight, the fur of the sleeping tabby looked warm and inviting.
- Our family adopted a sweet tabby from the local animal shelter.
- The old bookstore had a resident cat, a wise and dignified tabby.
- As I walked through the park, a curious tabby approached, hoping for attention.
On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to tabby, such as: alley cat, kitten, striped.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.