gaby

¹

[ gey-bee ]

noun

, British Dialect.

, plural ga·bies.

1. a fool.

Gaby

²

[ gab-ee ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Gabriella.

gaby

/ ˈɡeɪbɪ /

noun

1. archaic.
   a simpleton

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaby¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaby¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"In keratinocytes in vivo, we found that IL-38 forms condensates, specialized protein aggregates with specific biochemical functions, a behavior that was not known for this protein," recounts Gaby Palmer-Lourenço.

From Science Daily

"Our results lead us to believe that, as we move closer to the epidermal surface, the increasing oxygen concentration promotes the formation of protein condensates, indicating to keratinocytes that they are in the right place to enter cell death," furthers Gaby Palmer-Lourenço.

From Science Daily

Raducanu and Boulter have a higher ranking than their singles opponents, although the presence of Gaby Dabrowski - the doubles world number three and recent WTA Finals champion - means a deciding doubles is not where Britain would relish going.

From BBC

Gaby, a recent divorcee whose ex struggles with addiction, was best friends with Jimmy’s late wife.

From Los Angeles Times

The second season finds Gaby reconsidering their dynamic and grappling with the needs of her aging and ailing mother — all while juggling her job and teaching, too.

From Los Angeles Times