Deb: meaning, definitions and examples

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deb

 

[ dษ›b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance term

Deb is often used as an abbreviated term for debt. It represents the sum of money that is owed or due to another party. In finance, managing debts appropriately is crucial for maintaining good financial health.

Synonyms

debt, liability, obligation.

Examples of usage

  • I need to pay off my deb before the deadline.
  • His deb was increasing, leading to financial stress.
  • The company has a significant deb that needs to be addressed.
Context #2 | Noun

debt abbreviation

The term 'deb' can also refer to a debutante, a young woman who has just been formally introduced into society. Traditionally, this relates to a formal presentation of a young woman at a ball or similar event.

Synonyms

debutante, socialite, young lady.

Examples of usage

  • She was excited about her upcoming deb at the ball.
  • The deb wore a stunning gown to her presentation.
  • Many families celebrate their daughter's deb as a rite of passage.

Translations

Translations of the word "deb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Deb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ debt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dล‚ug

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deuda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท borรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dluh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€บๅŠก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skuld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ borc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deuda

Etymology

The word 'deb' is derived from the term 'debt', which originates from the Latin 'debitum' meaning 'that which is owed'. Its usage as an informal or colloquial abbreviation began in the early 20th century, particularly in financial contexts. As the concept of debt became more prevalent in society, especially with the growth of credit systems, the term 'deb' emerged to simplify discussions about owed money. Moreover, the association of 'deb' with debutantes stems from the historical practices of high society, where young women were formally introduced to society, typically in elaborate balls. This term has evolved to encompass both financial obligations and social introductions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,349, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.