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labbie en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From lab (“laboratory”) + -ie.

Meanings

1. (informal) A laboratory worker.
   • Patapoutian was moved by the announcement, saying on Twitter: “This country gave me a chance with a great education and support for basic research. And for my labbies and collaborators for partnering with me. So glad @NancyAHong captured this ‘touching’ moment.” 2021 October 4, Gary Robbins, Jonathan Wosen, “Two California scientists win Nobel Prize for showing how we react to heat, touch”, in Los Angeles Times:

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lab rat

labbie en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From Lab(rador retriever) + -ie.

Meanings

1. (informal) A Labrador retriever.
   • “I met Jenny about six years ago in our local dog park. Kaine and my labbie Rambo, were quick friends and would spend hours playing together. While Jenny and I struggled to communicate at first, I soon learnt that she could lip-read, and then we just clicked and she crept into my heart,” Holmes said. 2022 February 27, “Drive to make life easier for blind, deaf woman”, in Independent Online:

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