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to yabby
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(Nigerian) to insult or disrespect someone
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
yabby
3rd person singular
yabbies
Present participle
yabbying
Past simple
yabbied
Past participle
yabbied
What does "to yabby" mean in Nigerian slang?
The structure is a verb derived from the Nigerian Pidgin English term "yab," meaning a satirical jibe or insult, with the addition of a playful "y" ending to form "yabby". It is used to describe insulting or disrespecting someone, often in a playful yet pointed manner, similar to "dissing" or "throwing shade". In Nigerian stand-up comedy and everyday street talk, "yabbing" refers to exchanging clever, humorous insults or criticizing individuals or institutions. People typically say "He yabbied me for that mistake" or "Stop yabbying the man."
Examples
He yabbed me in front of everyone during the meeting.
