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hubby

American  
[huhb-ee] / ˈhʌb i /

noun

Informal.
hubbies plural
  1. husband.


hubby British  
/ ˈhʌbɪ /

noun

  1. an informal word for husband

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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