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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tabby

/tæbi/ noun · British & US
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What does tabby mean?

noun

A domestic cat with a coat having a distinctive M-shaped marking on the forehead, typically brown or grey in colour. A type of fabric or textile with a striped or mottled pattern, often in shades of brown or grey.

Example

"The tabby cat curled up on my lap and started purring."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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