Definitions for swabber

swabber swab·ber

Spelling: [swob-er]
IPA: /ˈswɒb ər/

Swabber is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in swabber (abbersw).

Definitions for swabber

noun

  1. a person who uses a swab.
  2. Slang. swab (def 6).
  3. a swab; mop.

Origin of swabber

1585-95; Dutch zwabber; compare Middle Low German swabben to splash in water or filth

Examples for swabber

There was no place on board for a 'waister,' a 'swabber,' longshoreman, or sea labourer.

I'm afraid the sea is too cold for me this morning, Mr. swabber.

Under the swabber there was a temporary rate known as the liar.

For the duty even of a swabber, he does not consider himself too high, but washes the deck most delicately clean.

Word Value for swabber
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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