cabby
word
Definition
A cabby is a person who drives a taxi for a living.
Usage & Nuances
'Cabby' is informal and slightly old-fashioned in American and British English. More common terms are 'cab driver' or 'taxi driver.' Rarely used in official contexts. It’s generally friendly or neutral in tone.
Spanish: taxistaPortuguese (BR): taxistaPortuguese (PT): taxistaChinese (Simplified): 出租车司机Chinese (Traditional): 計程車司機Hindi: टैक्सी चालकArabic: سائق سيارة أجرة
Example Sentences
The cabby helped me with my luggage.
basic
I paid the cabby after my ride.
basic
The cabby waited while I went to the store.
basic
I struck up a conversation with the cabby about the city's best restaurants.
natural
The cabby had some hilarious stories from his years of driving.
natural
Got stuck in traffic, but the cabby knew a shortcut.
natural