yabby
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Meaning · English
To show disrespect by denouncing or insulting; to diss.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So Abiola invite Fela to his house for a big party, and Fela have to go as they are family—even though Fela had yabbied Abiola in his song "ITT" [International Thief Thief]. And it's true, Abiola duped the country for that money—everybody knows it.
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).
Common questions
What does “yabby” mean?
To show disrespect by denouncing or insulting; to diss.
Is “yabby” formal or informal?
yabby is generally slang.