bub

[buhb]

noun

Slang.

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

bub

/ bʌb /

noun

1. informal,  fellow; youngster: used as a form of address

2. slang

   1. a baby

   2. the first grade of schooling; nursery school

Word History and Origins

Origin of bub¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bub¹

C20: perhaps from German Bube boy