How Do You Spell ABDABS?

Pronunciation: [ˈabdabz] (IPA)

"Abdabs" is a slang term that means a feeling of extreme nervousness or anxiety. The phonetic transcription of the word "abdabs" is /əbˈdæbz/. It is spelled with a combination of the letters "a," "b," "d," and "s." The "d" and "s" sounds are represented by the letters "d" and "s" respectively, while the "a" sound is represented by the letter "a." The "b" sound is represented by the letter "b," but is actually pronounced as a "v" sound in some dialects.

Common Misspellings for ABDABS

• zbdabs
• sbdabs
• wbdabs
• qbdabs
• avdabs
• andabs
• ahdabs
• agdabs
• absabs
• abxabs
• abcabs
• abfabs
• abrabs
• abeabs
• abdzbs
• abdsbs
• abdwbs
• abdqbs
• abdavs
• abdans

Etymology of ABDABS

The term "abdabs" originated in British English slang, mainly in the mid-20th century. It is derived from the word "D.D.T.s", which were used as a slang term for "delirium tremens" (DTs) or severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The term "abdabs" was coined as a playful alteration of "D.D.T". to describe a feeling of nervousness, unease, or a bout of irrational anger or frustration. Over time, it came to refer to a state of extreme anxiety or losing one's composure. The exact origin and development of the word beyond this are unclear.

Idioms with the word ABDABS

• give (one) the screaming abdabs To give someone the screaming abdabs is to cause them extreme fear or anxiety.