shab
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To skulk or sneak away.
Register: slang
Examples
[…] and so the fat Parson shabb'd off,[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “shab” mean?
To skulk or sneak away.
Is “shab” formal or informal?
shab is generally slang.
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