Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jabby

/ˈd͡ʒæbi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
jab-by
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒæbi/
19
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Short yet vigorous and forceful.

Informal

adj

Characterized by jab-like rhythms or actions.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From jab + -y.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

jabbier (comparative) jabbiest (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

punchy

Questions

How do you pronounce jabby?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒæbi/.
What does jabby mean?
Short yet vigorous and forceful.
Where does jabby come from?
From jab + -y.

How to pronounce jabby

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “jabby”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈd͡ʒæbi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “jabby” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.