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gabber.

A liar; a deceiver.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡæb.ə(ɹ)/
  1. A liar; a deceiver.

    obsolete
  2. One who is addicted to idle talk.

  3. A radio commentator or disc jockey.

    US · dated
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English gab Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English gabber From gab + -er.

noun/ˈɡæb.ə(ɹ)/
  1. A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.

    uncountable
  2. A fan of this music, usually dressed in a tracksuit, often with a completely shaved head (or partially for women), seen primarily in the 1990s.

    countable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Dutch gabber (literally “friend”), from Yiddish חבֿר (khaver). Doublet of chaver.

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