How to Pronounce "swabbie"
word
ˈswɑːbi
SWAH-bee
ˈswɒbi
SWOB-bee
Definition
A 'swabbie' is a slang term for a low-ranking sailor, especially one who cleans the decks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑːbi
British English
ˈswɒbi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAH-bee
UK
SWOB-bee
Listen in Context
The swabbie cleaned the deck every morning.
A swabbie usually wears simple clothes on the ship.
The captain told the swabbie to mop the floor.
When I joined the navy, I started out as a swabbie just like everyone else.