Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swabby
noun
/ˈswä-bē/
Definition
A person who swabs or cleans, especially in a nautical context.
Examples
- After a long voyage, the crew relied on the swabby to keep the decks clean.
- Being a swabby means you often have to clean up after the rest of the crew.
Meaning
The term ‘swabby’ typically refers to someone who does cleaning or maintenance work, particularly on ships.
Synonyms
- cleaner
- janitor
- deckhand
