fab

adjective (informal: fab); noun (prefab, fab lab — separate words)

«fab» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(slang, UK and others) Fab is short for «fabulous»: great, wonderful, brilliant. tree →
(informal, technical) A «fab» is a factory that makes computer chips. tree →

In the lessons

A cheerful casual word in everyday talk, texts and comics: «That's fab!» It tells the reader the speaker is very pleased. Often said in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Phrases: «fab idea», «you look fab», «absolutely fab».

Examples

What a fab party! tree →
You look fab in that costume. tree →
«Fab idea!» said Mum when I suggested pancakes. tree →
We had a fab time at the beach. tree →
The Fab Four is a nickname for a famous old band. tree →
It's a fab book; you should read it. tree →

Note

Short for «fabulous». Informal; in a school essay use «wonderful» or «excellent». No comparative usually (not «fabber»).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «fab» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«fab» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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