Cabby: meaning, definitions and examples
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cabby
[ หkรฆbi ]
taxi driver
A cabby is a colloquial term used to describe a taxi driver. Generally, cabbies are responsible for transporting passengers from one location to another in exchange for a fare. Many cabbies work in urban areas where they can easily find passengers in need of transportation services. In some regions, this profession plays a vital role in the local economy, providing essential mobility for residents and visitors alike.
Synonyms
cab driver, chauffeur, taxi driver.
Examples of usage
- I hailed a cabby to take me to the airport.
- The cabby was very friendly and chatted with me during the ride.
- Cabbies often know the quickest routes to avoid traffic.
- I prefer to use a cabby instead of public transport at night.
Translations
Translations of the word "cabby" in other languages:
๐ต๐น taxista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคธเฅ เคเคพเคฒเค
๐ฉ๐ช Taxifahrer
๐ฎ๐ฉ supir taksi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ taksรณwkarz
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใฏใทใผ้่ปขๆ
๐ซ๐ท chauffeur de taxi
๐ช๐ธ taxista
๐น๐ท taksici
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ๊ธฐ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุฆู ุชุงูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ taxikรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ taxikรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ง่ฝฆๅธๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ taksist
๐ฎ๐ธ leigubรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบัะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแกแแก แแซแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taksi sรผrรผcรผsรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ taxista
Etymology
The term 'cabby' is derived from 'cabbie', which itself comes from the word 'cab', a short form of 'cabriolet', referring to a horse-drawn carriage. The word 'cab' first appeared in the early 19th century and became associated with horse-drawn vehicles that carried passengers. As motor vehicles emerged, the term transitioned to refer to the drivers of both horse-drawn cabs and motor taxis. 'Cabbie' has a more informal connotation and reflects the relationship between drivers and passengers, often emphasizing familiarity and service. The evolution of this term mirrors the changes in transportation technology and societal styles, making the cabby an enduring figure in urban culture.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,930, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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