(countable, uncountable) A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.

Having a wavy or watered appearance. / Brindled; diversified in color.

(transitive) To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).

A diminutive of the female given name Tabitha.

present participle of tabby

plural of tabby

simple past tense and past participle of tabby

The quality of being tabby.

(feminism, historical, derogatory) A woman who opposes the feminist movement or regards it as too radical.

(slang, dated) A social meeting of women for tea and gossip.