yabbie

/ˈjæbi/

Definitions

1. noun

A yabby is a type of Australian freshwater crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus.

“The yabbie was the main food source for the indigenous people of the region.”

2. noun

In Australian slang, a yabbie is a mosquito.

“I got eaten alive by yabbies at the outdoor festival.”

Synonyms

  • crayfish
  • mudcrab

Antonyms

  • none