bub

American

[buhb] / bʌb /

noun

Slang.

(used as an often insolent term of address) brother; buddy.

bub British

/ bʌb /

noun

informal fellow; youngster: used as a form of address
slang
1. a baby
2. the first grade of schooling; nursery school

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Etymology

Origin of bub

1830–40, perhaps < German Bub, short for Bube boy

Example Sentences

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Full of compassion for the suffering, the tender heart of the Poet melts at the sight, and in mellifluous tones he asks, "What is the matter, BUB?"

From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 34, November 19, 1870 by Various

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