hab

/hæb/

Definitions

1. noun

a frequent or habitual behavior or action, especially one that is considered to be a characteristic of a particular place or situation.

“The tourists developed a habit of taking a morning swim in the hotel pool.”

2. verb

to form a habit or a usual behavior of something.

“The new employee is learning to habit working late hours.”

3. noun

a type of fish, especially a marine food fish of the genus Hab or of the related families Mugilidae and Acanthuridae.

“Hab is a type of fish commonly found in tropical waters.”

4. noun

a small island or rocky outcrop, especially one that is above water at low tide.

“The small hab near the shore became a haven for seagulls.”

Synonyms

  • custom
  • habit

Antonyms

  • change
  • novelty