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Tab Definition & Meaning

tab
noun
  1. the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check"
  2. sensationalist journalism
  3. the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation
  4. a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it; "pull the tab to open the can"; "files with a red tab will be stored separately"; "the collar has a tab with a button hole"; "the filing cards were organized by cards having indexed tabs"
  5. a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

"Tab" in song lyrics

See how tab is used in real songs:

  • "I swallowed another tab"
    Afroman — Dopefiend
  • "Give me a shot and put it on my tab"
    Awol One (w/ Daddy Kev) — Revolution
  • "Thus I'm smokin to pay my tab, for smokin and smokin to pay my tab"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Playalitical, Spoke-In-Wordz — Blown Away

Usage tips for "tab"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tab" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tab to find words that pair well.

Use "tab" in a verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does tab mean?
the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" sensationalist journalism the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it; "pull the tab to open the can"; "files with a red tab will be stored separately"; "the collar has a tab with a button hole
What part of speech is tab?
Tab is a noun.
How many definitions does tab have?
Tab has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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