adjective
General Slang
fab
FAB · adjective · informal
Fabulous; great.
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Definitions
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A shortening of 'fabulous', historically popular in 1960s Liverpool.
“That was a fab night out.”
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fab In A Sentence
That was a fab night out.
Origin & Usage
Clipped 'fabulous'; associated with Merseybeat-era Liverpool and the 'Fab Four'.
People Also Ask
What does 'fab' mean?
It's a shortening of 'fabulous', meaning great or excellent.
Where does 'fab' come from?
It's clipped from 'fabulous' and became popular in 1960s Liverpool, tied to the Merseybeat era and the 'Fab Four' (The Beatles).
Is 'fab' still used?
Yes, it remains common British informal speech for something great.
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