yabbi

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjæb.i/

• Audio (General Australian):

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• Rhymes: -æbi

Noun

yabbi (plural yabbis)

1. (Nigeria) Satirical verbal abuse; a roasting.
   • 1993, Frank Thurmond Fairfax, Fela, the Afrobeat King, page 365:

     Using serious yabbis, Fela was able to retain control of the floor against the persistent heckler.

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