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bubba

bubba

41 9.3
A casual way to call a man, either friendly or rude
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌbə/
  • Slang
: hombre
  • Thanks, Bubba, you hit the nail right on the head about everything.
  • Hey, bubba
  • Thanks, bubba
  • Right, bubba

We'll see you in the morning, Bubba all right get some rest.

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Examples

Synonyms

dude
vsbubba
  • Informal
∞ 8.0

A casual word for a man

has that casual use but also often takes a harsher tone
buster
vsbubba
  • Offensive
80 9.1

A rude way to speak to a man to show anger or warn him

is broader and can also appear friendly or neutral in some uses
bub
vsbubba
  • Informal
48 9.3

A friendly way to speak to a boy or man in casual talk

is more variable and can also sound dismissive or confrontational
bruh
vsbubba
  • Slang
29 9.7

A casual word people use to address a friend or peer

shares casual use but can also be used confrontationally
guv
vsbubba
  • UK
14 9.9

A friendly informal way to address a man to show respect

is more variable and can instead show dismissal or confrontation
bucko
vsbubba
  • Archaic
9 8.8

A friendly, informal name used for a man you know well

is broader, also fitting harsher or confrontational uses
jefe
vsbubba
  • Informal
7 8.6

A friendly word people use to call a man they respect

is broader and can instead be disrespectful or challenging depending on tone
bubby
vsbubba
  • Informal
7 9.1

A friendly name for a close friend

can be affectionate too but also used in dismissive or rough contexts
chico
vsbubba
  • Informal
6 8.4

A man or boy you call in a friendly way

is similar but more likely to also take dismissive tones
brah
vsbubba
  • Australian
6 9.9

An informal word for a guy friend, like bro

matches friendly use but can also express irritation or challenge
chappy
vsbubba
  • UK
5 9.5

A friendly word for a man or boy

is similar but tends to allow harsher or challenging uses too
bubber
vsbubba
  • Informal
1 9.9

A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend

can be similar but also used angrily or dismissively in other contexts
zeke
vsbubba
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A casual, friendly word for a man

is like this but also often carries dismissive or confrontational meaning
bubs
vsbubba
  • Informal
1 8.6

A friendly, informal name for a child or close friend

overlaps in affection but also fits harsher or confrontational uses
blok
vsbubba
  • Slang
1 8.6

A man in informal British English

is like this but can carry dismissive or challenging tones too

How Friendly

pal
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
bubba
  • Slang
41 9.3
mate
  • UK
707 5.3
Mister
713 1.0
sir
  • Formal
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

bubba singular
bubbas plural

Etymology

Bubba is often used to call a man directly, sometimes in a friendly way and sometimes to be rude, because it began as an informal, familiar name like buddy. So people use bubba to address a man with either warmth, dismissal, or anger depending on the tone.