abbast

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word abbast. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word abbast, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say abbast in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word abbast you have here. The definition of the word abbast will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofabbast, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Icelandic

Etymology

From abba +‎ -st.

Pronunciation

Verb

abbast (reflexive verb)

  1. to mess, to mess with, to diss
    Ekki abbast upp á mig.
    Don't mess with me.
  2. (dated) to be angry, to quarrel

Usage notes

  • This phrase is almost always used in the phrase abbast upp á, instead of on its own.

Derived terms

Further reading