How to Pronounce "deb"
word
/ˈdɛb/
deb
/dˈɛb/
deb
Definition
A deb is a young woman from a wealthy or traditional family who is formally introduced to society at a special event. The word is an informal short form of 'debutante' and is mainly used in British and Australian English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛb/
British English
/dˈɛb/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
She was a deb at the city ball last year.
Her grandmother was once a deb in London.
People still talk about the local deb ball.
I only learned what a deb was after watching that period drama.