labbie

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English

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Etymology 1

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From lab (laboratory) +‎ -ie.

Noun

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labbie (plural labbies)

  1. (informal) A laboratory worker.
    Synonym: lab rat
    • 2021 October 4, Gary Robbins, Jonathan Wosen, “Two California scientists win Nobel Prize for showing how we react to heat, touch”, in Los Angeles Times[1]:
      Patapoutian was moved by the announcement, saying on Twitter: “This country gave me a chance with a great education and support for basic research. And for my labbies and collaborators for partnering with me. So glad @NancyAHong captured this ‘touching’ moment.”

Etymology 2

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From Lab(rador retriever) +‎ -ie.

Noun

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labbie (plural labbies)

  1. (informal) A Labrador retriever.
    • 2022 February 27, “Drive to make life easier for blind, deaf woman”, in Independent Online[2]:
      “I met Jenny about six years ago in our local dog park. Kaine and my labbie Rambo, were quick friends and would spend hours playing together. While Jenny and I struggled to communicate at first, I soon learnt that she could lip-read, and then we just clicked and she crept into my heart,” Holmes said.

Italian

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Noun

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labbie f

  1. plural of labbia

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