fab

adjective

ˈfab How to pronounce fab (audio)
Synonyms of fabnext
: fabulous

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Examples of fab in a Sentence

We had a fab time. that designer's new line of spring clothing is absolutely fab
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The Beatles‘ rights-holding company Apple Corps has come together with Universal Music Group to ink a wide-ranging licensing and merch deal for all things related to the fab four. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Baggallini Set Wave Backpack Every teen and young adult needs a reliable backpack, and the Baggallini Set Wave Backpack is a fab pick for back-to-school season. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 By Tuesday, the Bravolebrity was in a much better state of mind, sharing a carousel from the what should have been fab getaway, starting with a selfie taken in an ornate hotel hallway. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 The chain on this pick is just so fab, giving it an extra touch of edginess and doubling as a carrying strap. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fab

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fab was in 1957

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Medical Definition

Fab

noun
ˈfab How to pronounce Fab (audio)
variants or Fab fragment
: a fragment of an antibody that contains one antigen-binding site, one complete light chain, and part of one heavy chain
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