hubby
[huhb-ee]
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Origin of hubby
1680–90; by shortening and alteration; see -y2
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Contemporary Examples
Michelle Obama: First Lady of Soul Not to be bested by her hubby, Michelle Obama went on Ellen in September 2008.
Sinead Gets Married for Fourth Time, Then Separates From Her Hubby, Then Gets Back Together With Him?
Not only would this make her a relatable regular gal, she could share charming stories about her hubby as a Little League dad.
Relentless, she straddles her hubby and force-feeds him Viagra, neither of which does the trick.
A man-size gun safe like the one where hubby Chris keeps his assault weapons will set you back $2,786, shipping included.
Historical Examples
(popping her head out) Oh, hubby, are you sure we're properly married?
Oh! Susannah!Mark Ambient
Came to the States about '90, I think, and lost her hubby on a ranch in California.
The Pillar of LightLouis Tracy
Well, these are for my hubby—tulips—I've embroidered them myself.
Contemporary One-Act PlaysSir James M. Barrie
Now she lives in four rooms and tends baby, while hubby escapes to the club.
RockhavenCharles Munn
Hubby's got a two-year contract with the World Advertising Company.
North of Fifty-ThreeBertrand W. Sinclair
hubby
- an informal word for husband
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Word Origin
C17: by shortening and altering
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Word Origin and History for hubby
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