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. bubs grade the first grade of schooling; nursery school

Word History and Origins

Origin of bub¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bub¹

C20: perhaps from German Bube boy

Example Sentences

But these clips—from our interview with cutest cat ever Lil Bub to the new ‘Hunger Games’ trailer—might get you smiling again.

From The Daily Beast

The first photo of Lil Bub was posted on her Tumblr in November 2011.

From The Daily Beast

Lil Bub was being featured on the front page of Reddit, and like that, she was an Internet phenomenon.

From The Daily Beast

Work on Lil Bub & Friendz, meanwhile, began last August at the first annual Internet Cat Video Film Festival in Minneapolis.

From The Daily Beast

A wood-thrush flitted from a ravine as she and Bub went back down the creek—and she stopped with uplifted face to listen.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a subdued titter at this, but Bub had come in from the stable and had dropped on the edge of the porch.

From Project Gutenberg

With every day her feeling for her father and Bub was knit a little more closely, and toward Dave grew a little more kindly.

From Project Gutenberg

Bub pushed by her and threw open the shutters of a window to the low sunlight, and June stood with both hands to her head.

From Project Gutenberg

She was pruning a rose-bush with Bub's penknife, and when she heard him coming she wheeled, quivering.

From Project Gutenberg