abdabs

See also: ab-dabs

English

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Etymology

Unknown. Possibly imitative of the spluttering speech of one who is extremely nervous or anxious.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæb.dæbz/

Noun

abdabs pl (plural only)

  1. (slang) Extreme nervousness or anxiety; terror; heebie-jeebies.

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