Definition of "abcs" [abcs]

• The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "By reading consistently with him, he was able to learn to count, say his abcs, identify colours and shapes all by the age of 3, as has his little sister."
• "You automatically read 'Z' as 'Zed' and don't give a damn that it doesn't rhyme with "now I know my abcs"."
• "Somalia Parliament Votes for Islamic Law - 18 April abcs 20/20 program about Somali pirates gets actors playing as pirates in Slow Motion Video"