noun
- a sailor, especially one of low rank
Usage: informal; nautical
Examples
- The old swabbie told stories of his adventures at sea.
- Every swabbie on deck was ordered to scrub the floors.
- He started as a swabbie and worked his way up to captain.
- The swabbies gathered around to hear the latest news from port.
- She called her grandfather an old swabbie because of his navy service.