gaby
word
/ˈɡæbi/
GAB-ee
/ɡˈeɪbi/
GAY-bee
Definition
A "gaby" is a person who is easily fooled, not very smart, or acts in a silly and naive way.
Usage & Nuances
"Gaby" is old-fashioned and rare in modern English, sounding very dated or literary. More common alternatives today are "fool," "simpleton," or "gullible person." Use "gaby" mainly in historical or humorous contexts.
Spanish: tonto - bobo - ingenuoPortuguese (BR): pateta - bobo - ingênuoPortuguese (PT): totó - pateta - ingénuoChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋 - 天真的人Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋 - 天真的人Hindi: मूर्ख - भोलाArabic: ساذج - أحمقBengali: বোকারাম - সরলমনাRussian: простофиля - простофиля - наивный человекJapanese: お人好し - うかつな人Vietnamese: kẻ ngốc nghếch - người nhẹ dạKorean: 바보 - 순진한 사람Turkish: saf - kolay kanan kişiUrdu: سادہ لوح - بھولا بھالاIndonesian: orang lugu - orang polos
Example Sentences
He isn't a gaby; he's just a little too trusting.
basic
Back in school, everybody knew Alan was a bit of a gaby.
natural
You could tell by her wide-eyed expression that she was a real gaby.
natural
Let’s not leave the door open, or some gaby might wander in.
natural
Don't be such a gaby and believe everything you hear.
basic
Everyone laughed when the gaby slipped on the banana peel.
basic