English word cabbie comes from English cab, English -ie
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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cab | English (en) | |
-ie | English (en) | (occasionally, sometimes, derogatory) Forming nouns signifying the person associated with suffixed noun or verb.. Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names. |
cabbie | English (en) | A cabdriver, someone who drives a taxi. |