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bub

Pronunciation: /bʌb/

The English word “bub” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An alcoholic malt liquor, especially beer.
  2. A woman's breast.
  3. A term of familiar address; bubba; bubby.
  4. A young brother; a little boy; a familiar term of address for a small boy.
  5. A baby.

verb

  1. To throw out in bubbles; to bubble.

Etymology

Probably imitative of the sound of drinking.

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