Stub out
verb
To put out or extinguish a cigarette by pressing the burning end against something.
He stubbed out his cigarette and went back inside.
Often appears as...
- stub out a cigarette
- stub out a cigar
verb
In computing, to write a simple and incomplete version of a function or module for testing purposes.
We stub out the functions with a simple return statement for initial testing.
Often appears as...
- stub out a function
- stub out a method
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To put out or extinguish a cigarette by pressing the burning end against something.
He stubbed out his cigarette and went back inside.
Often appears as...
- stub out a cigarette
- stub out a cigar
verb
In computing, to write a simple and incomplete version of a function or module for testing purposes.
We stub out the functions with a simple return statement for initial testing.
Often appears as...
- stub out a function
- stub out a method
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
The phrase involves a physical action, usually crushing the cigarette's lit end against an ashtray or other surface.
After one last puff, she stubbed out the cigarette on the ashtray.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Interruption
'Stubbing out' implies an abrupt end, as if the smoker decides to stop smoking immediately.
He abruptly stubbed out his smoke and rushed to answer the door.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
It conveys that the cigarette will no longer be used; it is the final action of a smoking session.
Finishing his break, he stubbed out his cigar and threw it away.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
The phrase involves a physical action, usually crushing the cigarette's lit end against an ashtray or other surface.
After one last puff, she stubbed out the cigarette on the ashtray.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Interruption
'Stubbing out' implies an abrupt end, as if the smoker decides to stop smoking immediately.
He abruptly stubbed out his smoke and rushed to answer the door.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
It conveys that the cigarette will no longer be used; it is the final action of a smoking session.
Finishing his break, he stubbed out his cigar and threw it away.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
The phrase involves a physical action, usually crushing the cigarette's lit end against an ashtray or other surface.
After one last puff, she stubbed out the cigarette on the ashtray.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Interruption
'Stubbing out' implies an abrupt end, as if the smoker decides to stop smoking immediately.
He abruptly stubbed out his smoke and rushed to answer the door.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
It conveys that the cigarette will no longer be used; it is the final action of a smoking session.
Finishing his break, he stubbed out his cigar and threw it away.
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