Definition of BUB

bub

Plural: bubs

Noun

  • An informal term of address for a young boy or man.
  • An alcoholic malt liquor, especially beer.
  • A woman's breast.
  • A term of familiar address; bubba; bubby.
  • A young brother; a little boy; a familiar term of address for a small boy.
  • A baby.
  • Clipping of bubble.
  • Clipping of bubbly; champagne.

Verb

  • To throw out in bubbles; to bubble.

Examples

  • “Alright, bub,” he muttered, “let’s see what you’ve got on your Words With Friends rack.”

Origin / Etymology

Probably imitative of the sound of drinking.

Scrabble Score: 7

bub: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bub: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bub: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

bub: valid Words With Friends Word