farby
In the world of Civil War reenactment and historical reenacting more broadly, farby (or farb) is a term for someone — or something — that's historically inaccurate.
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In the world of Civil War reenactment and historical reenacting more broadly, farby (or farb) is a term for someone — or something — that's historically inaccurate. A farby uniform might have a modern zipper, the wrong fabric, or anachronistic buttons. The word is used by serious reenactors to call out lazy or incorrect portrayals of history. It carries a gentle-to-pointed level of scorn from the authenticity crowd. If you're really committed to period accuracy, farby is basically the worst thing you can be.
That soldier's impression was completely farby — digital camo socks under period trousers is not acceptable.
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(US) of, or relating to a farb; anachronistic.
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(US) A historical reenactor (especially an American Civil War reenactor) whose efforts at a historically accurate portrayal are, in the opinion of the speaker, inadequate (for example, wearing a modern wristwatch with period costume). The opposite of farb is "hard-core" (or hardcore), someone who is, in the opinion of the speaker, an "authenticity fanatic".
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(US, slang, intransitive) To act like a farb; to portray a historical character in an inauthentic way.
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(Australia, slang, derogatory, dated) Unkempt, disreputable.
- fabby58%
Fabby is a casual British slang intensifier meaning fabulous, great, or excellent. It's a cheerful, slightly effusive word — the kind you'd hear from an enthusiastic friend rather than in formal speech. Its register is informal, warm, and upbeat, often used to express genuine delight or approval. Particularly associated with British regional speech, especially in the north of England, it carries a slightly retro, good-natured energy. Think of it as a more playful cousin to 'fab', itself short for 'fabulous'.