ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bub

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bʌb/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bub is a noun meaning A term of familiar address; bubba; bubby.

Meaning

A term of familiar address; bubba; bubby.

More Meanings

  1. A young brother; a little boy; a familiar term of address for a small boy.
  2. (Australia, slang) A baby.
  3. Clipping of bubble.
  4. (slang, historical) An alcoholic malt liquor, especially beer.
  5. (slang) A woman's breast.
  6. (slang) Clipping of bubbly; champagne.
  7. (obsolete) To throw out in bubbles; to bubble.

Example Sentences

You find me in da club, bottle full of bub
Out in the club and I'm sippin' that bub / And you're not gonna reach my telephone
"You can't remember your *name*? Heh. Well, NEXT time you spend a night in this berg, go easy on the bub."
‘Mr. Blanford, I esteem that there is nothing more sublime in nature than a glimpse of an English lady's bubs.’

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