Words I Never Want to Hear Gay Men Use Again, Part I
fabulous
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fabulosus, from fabula
Date: 15th century
1 a : resembling or suggesting a fable : of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature (fabulous wealth) b : WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS (had a fabulous time)
2 : told in or based on fable
synonym see FICTITIOUS
– fab·u·lous·ly adverb
– fab·u·lous·ness noun
(via Merriam-Webster Online)
It makes me think of glitter and sequins. Call me uptight, but enough already.
But at least we don’t say “Fabby” like they do in the UK…
I’m in the UK and have never heard anyone say “fabby.” But I have heard people say “fab” with a very exaggerated elongation of the vowel sound that drives me nuts.