bubber
- noun
- UK
- You're my little bubber, and I love you so much.
Examples
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As soon as she heard the door open, little bubber ran to greet her with open arms.
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JOHN, WOULD YOU SIGN KELLY'S BUBBER DOLL?
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Every time I see you, I can't help but smile at my sweet bubber.
Synonyms
A friendly, informal way to call a child or young person
A young child
A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk
A lively energetic child who runs and plays a lot
A small, cute child that adults call to show love
A small doll or a name for a sweet child
A loving name for a young boy or brother
A playful name for a baby or very young child
A friendly, informal name for a child or close friend
A baby or very young child
A small child or young goat that people talk about in a loving, informal way
A small child, said in a friendly way
A very young child being carried or a person who is very inexperienced
A very young child such as a newborn
A loving nickname for a baby or someone close to you
A small boy people call in a friendly, playful way
A friendly loving name for a child or someone you love
A small child who behaves badly, often in a playful way
Antonyms
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bubber as a name for a baby comes from baby-talk bub or bubby, short, loving sounds people use for little children. That's why calling a child a bubber feels warm and means a small, loved 'baby'.