Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crabbing
verb
/ˈkræb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of catching crabs, usually for food or sport.
Examples
- Many families enjoy crabbing during the summer months.
- She spent the weekend crabbing by the shore with her friends.
- He was crabbing about the service at the restaurant.
Meaning
Crabbing refers to the practice of catching crabs, which can be done in various environments such as oceans, lakes, or rivers. It can also imply complaining or being critical, depending on the context.
Synonyms
- complaining
- grumbling
- catching crabs
- scavenging