noun
bub
buhb
noun
1
An informal, often gruff term of address for a man or boy.
"Watch where you're going, bub."
"Hey bub, can you move your car?"
2
An affectionate name for a baby or young child.
"Come here, little bub, time for your nap."
How to Use Bub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual term of address — can sound affectionate (for a baby) or slightly confrontational (toward a stranger).
When to use it
Informal spoken usage only.
Word Forms
bubbed past tense, bubs plural, bubs plural, bubs plural, Bubs plural, bubs singular
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Etymology
Likely imitative of a young child's attempt to say "brother," related to "bubba."