Bub: meaning, definitions and examples
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bub
[ bสb ]
informal term
The word 'bub' is an informal term often used to refer to a boy or a young man. It is a colloquial expression, typically used in friendly or affectionate contexts. The term can also be used as a way to greet someone in a casual manner. In some regions, 'bub' is used to refer to a brother or close male friend.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Hey, bub, how's it going?
- Look at that little bub playing in the yard.
- What do you think, bub, should we go grab a bite?
- That's my bub; we grew up together.
Translations
Translations of the word "bub" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bolha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคฌเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Blase
๐ฎ๐ฉ gelembung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัะฑะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ baลka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณก
๐ซ๐ท bulle
๐ช๐ธ burbuja
๐น๐ท kabarcฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฉ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ bublina
๐ธ๐ฐ bublina
๐จ๐ณ ๆณกๆณก
๐ธ๐ฎ mehurฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณlga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟััััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแจแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baloncuk
๐ฒ๐ฝ burbuja
Etymology
The term 'bub' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It is derived from the earlier term 'bubby,' which was a baby talk variation of 'brother.' The use of 'bub' as a casual and affectionate way to refer to a young boy or male friend reflects a broader trend in English of using diminutive forms of words to convey endearment. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the years, particularly in different regions of the U.S., 'bub' remains a recognizable term, especially among younger generations and in informal speech. The word gained additional cultural significance through various media representations, solidifying its place in conversational English.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,201, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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