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Definition of collab

collab

/kəˈlæb/
col · lab
Adverb:collaboratively
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Plural:collabs
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Adjective:collaborative
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Past Simple:collabed
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Past Participle:collabed
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Present Participle:collabing
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collab Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A collaborative project, partnership, or joint creative work, especially in music, fashion, or digital media (informal).

Example

"The fashion brand announced a limited-edition sneaker collab with a popular contemporary artist."

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• verb

1

To work jointly with another person, artist, or brand on a creative project or product (informal).

Example

"Several independent musicians decided to collab on a charity album this summer."

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• Rhymes for collab

• Nearby Words

colin
coliseum
colitis
collab
collaborate
collaboration
collaborationist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of 'collaboration' and 'collaborate', popularized through hip-hop music, fashion partnerships, and social media culture.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collab. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collab
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