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.