Definition of "tabby" in English

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.

2. (uncountable) A concrete mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.

3. (countable) A brindled cat.

4. (chiefly Australia, slang) A woman, irrespective of age, but often used for a young, attractive woman.

5. (countable, archaic) An old maid or gossip.

adjective

1. Having a wavy or watered appearance.

   • a tabby waistcoat

2. Brindled; diversified in color.

   • a tabby cat

verb

1. (transitive) To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).