fab

UK: fæb | US: fæb

Definition

  1. adj. (informal) extremely good; wonderful

  2. adj. (dated, informal) fabulous; fashionable or stylish

Structure
fab <short for "fabulous">
Etymology

"Fab" is a clipped form of the word "fabulous," which originates from the Latin fabulosus ("celebrated in fable"), derived from fabula ("story, tale"). In mid-20th-century slang, "fabulous" evolved to mean "excellent" or "stylish," and "fab" emerged as a playful abbreviation. The term gained cultural prominence in the 1960s, notably through phrases like "the Fab Four" (The Beatles), cementing its association with brilliance and charm.

Examples

  1. That concert was absolutely fab!

  2. She wore a fab dress to the party.

  3. The new café in town is just fab.

  4. Everyone agreed the performance was fab.

  5. His sense of humor is truly fab.