hubby
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hubby
1680–90; by shortening and alteration; see -y 2
Example Sentences
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The maker of Chubby Hubby ice cream only learned about the move from recent court filings, according to the lawsuit.
From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2022
Sotrovimab is in trials now for i.m. administration, according to Bolyn Hubby, Vir’s chief corporate affairs officer, which she says will be a “huge milestone in transitioning away from i.v.”
From Scientific American • Jan. 6, 2022
Hubby has said he’ll support me in whatever I decide to do.
From Slate • Nov. 18, 2021
A third added: "Sending love & Light to you, Hubby your Momma, your brother & kids & the rest of the family who’s mourning this beautiful soul. Rest in leave sir."
From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2021
And as Hubby stands there lookin' helpless, with J. Bayard starin' disturbed, but makin' no move, it appears like it was up to me to take a hand.
From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Ford, Sewell
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