Bub: meaning, definitions and examples

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bub

 

[ bสŒb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

brother, buddy, dude, pal

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคฌเฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelembung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะปัŒะฑะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baล„ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bulle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burbuja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabarcฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์šธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‚ุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bublina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bublina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณกๆณก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehurฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณlga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baloncuk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.