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yabby.

Any of various freshwater crayfish, typically of the genus Cherax, valued as food, especially Cherax destructor of southeastern Australia.

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noun/ˈjæb.i/
  1. Any of various freshwater crayfish, typically of the genus Cherax, valued as food, especially Cherax destructor of southeastern Australia.

    Australia
  2. A species of marine ghost shrimp, Trypaea australiensis, widely harvested by recreational anglers as bait; a nipper.

    Australia
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Wemba-Wemba yabij.

verb/ˈjæb.i/
  1. To search, forage, or fish for yabbies.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Wemba-Wemba yabij.

verb/ˈjæb.i/
  1. To show disrespect by denouncing or insulting; to diss.

    Nigeria · slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

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