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General Slang
poor dab
· phrase · welsh
Welsh sympathy phrase — 'poor thing', said with real warmth.
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An expression of genuine sympathy — 'poor thing', 'bless him/her'. Reached for when someone's had bad news, fallen ill, or just generally been dealt a rough hand. Said by mams and nans across South Wales with a small shake of the head.
“She's been on her feet all day at work, poor dab.”
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poor dab In A Sentence
She's been on her feet all day at work, poor dab.
Origin & Usage
Welsh English; 'dab' here is an old affectionate term for a person, possibly related to 'dab hand'.
People Also Ask
What does poor dab mean?
Poor dab is a Welsh sympathy phrase meaning "poor thing," said with real warmth and affection.
How do you use poor dab in a sentence?
"She's been poorly all week, poor dab."
Where does poor dab come from?
It's Welsh-English dialect, commonly heard in Wales as a gentle, caring expression of pity.
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