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stub

 

[ stʌb ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

object

A small part of a whole, especially a piece of paper or cardboard that shows that something has been paid for or that is used to identify something or someone.

Synonyms

receipt, token, voucher

Examples of usage

  • This is your ticket, keep it safe.
  • She tore off the stub of the receipt and handed it to the customer.
Context #2 | Noun

information

A short part of a text, film, or broadcast that is shown to advertise it or to give an idea of its content.

Synonyms

preview, teaser, trailer

Examples of usage

  • The movie trailer gave us a glimpse of the action-packed film.
  • The preview was just a stub, but it left me wanting to see more.
Context #3 | Verb

writing

To write something quickly, without much detail.

Synonyms

jot down, note, scribble

Examples of usage

  • She stubbed out a quick note and left it on the table.
  • He stubbed down some key points for his presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "stub" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponta

🇮🇳 ठूंठ

🇩🇪 Stummel

🇮🇩 tunggul

🇺🇦 обрубок

🇵🇱 kikut

🇯🇵 切り株 (kirikabu)

🇫🇷 moignon

🇪🇸 tocón

🇹🇷 köse

🇰🇷 그루터기 (geurutegi)

🇸🇦 جذع (jiz')

🇨🇿 pařez

🇸🇰 pahýľ

🇨🇳 树桩 (shùzhuāng)

🇸🇮 panj

🇮🇸 stubbur

🇰🇿 қалдық

🇬🇪 ჯაჭვი (jachi)

🇦🇿 kütük

🇲🇽 tocón

Etymology

The word 'stub' originated in the late 14th century, from the Old Norse 'stubbi' meaning 'stump'. It initially referred to the stump of a tree or plant. Over time, its usage expanded to include a small part of a whole, such as a ticket or receipt. The verb form of 'stub' emerged in the early 17th century, meaning to write something briefly. Today, 'stub' is commonly used in various contexts to denote a small part, piece, or brief writing.

See also: stubble.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,180, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.