hubby

[huhb-ee]

noun

Informal.

plural

hubbies 

1. husband.

hubby

/ ˈhʌbɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for husband

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubby¹

1680–90; by shortening and alteration; -y ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubby¹

C17: by shortening and altering

Example Sentences

Mia Thornton, 40, separated from husband Gordon Thornton in 2023, then dated nationally syndicated DJ Incognito for a year before breaking up with him and reuniting with her estranged hubby this past New Year’s Eve.

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"Just then, Prince Andrei rocked up to Anna's joint. He was the pregnant sheila's hubby. Like his missus, he was pretty good looking himself."

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Lots of buzz about the blue dress his wife, Usha, wore in introducing hubby.

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Now a brief refresher on Ginni Thomas’ shenanigans, which similarly elicited professions of cluelessness, powerlessness and respect for her independence from her hubby.

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The same day as the Milano tweet, Spears posted three videos shot in Mexico, where she had gone with hubby Sam Asghari for her 40th birthday on Dec. 2.

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Related Words

• companion 
• partner 
• spouse