Tabby
/ˈtæb.i/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts5 letters
Definition of Tabby
noun
- A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
- A mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
- A brindled cat.
- An old maid or gossip.
verb
- To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).
adjective
- Having a wavy or watered appearance
"a tabby waistcoat"
- Brindled; diversified in color
"a tabby cat."
Anagrams of Tabby
No exact anagrams found for "tabby". This word has a unique letter combination.
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tabby"
Tabby is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tabby" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tabby" is a medium-scoring word.