Bub
noun
A friendly term for addressing a boy or man.
Hey bub, how's it going?
Often appears as...
- hey bub
- what's up bub
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term of address for a friend or brother.
I haven't seen you in a while, bub.
Often appears as...
- see you later bub
- take care bub
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
A friendly term for addressing a boy or man.
Hey bub, how's it going?
Often appears as...
- hey bub
- what's up bub
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term of address for a friend or brother.
I haven't seen you in a while, bub.
Often appears as...
- see you later bub
- take care bub
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Address
Use 'bub' in casual conversations with friends, not in formal situations.
Great job on the game, bub!
Pro Tip 2/3Masculine Tone
'Bub' carries a masculine feel and is typically used when speaking to males.
Hand me that wrench, bub.
Pro Tip 3/3Familiarity Needed
Don't use 'bub' with strangers; it's better suited for acquaintances or friends.
Could you pass the ball, bub?
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Address
Use 'bub' in casual conversations with friends, not in formal situations.
Great job on the game, bub!
Pro Tip 2/3Masculine Tone
'Bub' carries a masculine feel and is typically used when speaking to males.
Hand me that wrench, bub.
Pro Tip 3/3Familiarity Needed
Don't use 'bub' with strangers; it's better suited for acquaintances or friends.
Could you pass the ball, bub?
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Address
Use 'bub' in casual conversations with friends, not in formal situations.
Great job on the game, bub!
Pro Tip 2/3Masculine Tone
'Bub' carries a masculine feel and is typically used when speaking to males.
Hand me that wrench, bub.
Pro Tip 3/3Familiarity Needed
Don't use 'bub' with strangers; it's better suited for acquaintances or friends.
Could you pass the ball, bub?
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Video examples
Catch of the Week -...
just a bite at this point maybe we can turn it into a fish we got a real good bend in the rod it's gonna be a nice fish fish is straight up and down they're hard to get the boat around with the wind on it I'm on it come on bub come on
Video examples
Catch of the Week -...
just a bite at this point maybe we can turn it into a fish we got a real good bend in the rod it's gonna be a nice fish fish is straight up and down they're hard to get the boat around with the wind on it I'm on it come on bub come on
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