yabby

Etymology 1
Borrowed from.



Noun

 * 1)  Any of various freshwater crayfish, typically of the genus, valued as food, especially  of southeastern Australia.
 * 2)  A species of marine ghost shrimp,, widely harvested by recreational anglers as bait; a nipper.
 * 1)  A species of marine ghost shrimp,, widely harvested by recreational anglers as bait; a nipper.
 * 1)  A species of marine ghost shrimp,, widely harvested by recreational anglers as bait; a nipper.

Synonyms

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Derived terms

 * freshwater yabby
 * marine yabby
 * yabby pump
 * yabby pump

Verb

 * 1)  To search, forage, or fish for yabbies.

Usage notes
Often used phrasally (go yabbying), by analogy with go fishing.

Etymology 2
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Verb

 * 1)  To show disrespect by denouncing or insulting; to diss.