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bubber

bubber

1 9.9
A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌbər/
  • Informal
: amigo
  • YOU'RE A SAINT, JOHN BUBBER.

Examples

  • I LOVE YOU, JOHN BUBBER.

  • Hey, bubber! It's great to see you again!

  • I can't wait to hang out with you, bubber!

  • You're always there for me, bubber, and I appreciate it.

Synonyms

buddy
vsbubber
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A close friend you spend time with

is an equally informal friendly form used to address a close companion
mate
vsbubber
  • UK
707 5.3

A person who is a friend, used in casual talk

is similarly informal but more affectionate as a direct address
hon
vsbubber
  • Informal
274 8.2

A short, loving name for a partner or close friend

is friendly too but is aimed at close companions rather than romantic partners
homie
vsbubber
  • Slang
145 8.6

A close friend often from the same neighborhood or background

is a broader informal address for any close companion, not location based
amigo
vsbubber
  • Informal
120 7.8

A person you like and trust, often a close friend

is an English informal address without foreign-language flavor
homey
vsbubber
  • Slang
94 8.6

A close friend you know well and trust

is equally casual but used more universally for any close companion
bro
vsbubber
  • Slang
88 7.7

A male friend or a brother

is a friendly address usable for any close companion regardless of gender
bub
vsbubber
  • Informal
48 9.3

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

is gender neutral in use and not aimed specifically at males
bruh
vsbubber
  • Slang
29 9.7

A casual word people use to address a friend or peer

is informal too but carries a warmer, friendlier intimacy
fam
vsbubber
  • Slang
29 9.5

Close family members or friends you care about

is for addressing one close companion rather than a close group
bestie
vsbubber
  • Slang
20 7.2

A very close friend you trust and talk to often

is a general affectionate address for any close companion rather than only best friend
hun
vsbubber
  • Informal
16 8.9

A friendly word used to talk to someone you love or care about

is a general friendly address used for companions, not mainly romantic partners
bubba
vsbubber
  • Slang
16 9.9

A friendly name for a younger brother or close male friend

is friendly but used more widely for any close companion, not only younger males
bucko
vsbubber
  • Archaic
9 8.8

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

is friendlier and more affectionate rather than teasing or cheeky
bubby
vsbubber
  • Informal
7 9.1

A friendly name for a close friend

is the same friendly address but not necessarily as intimate or babyish
brah
vsbubber
  • Australian
6 9.9

An informal word for a guy friend, like bro

is more universally friendly and not restricted to male addressees
old bud
vsbubber
  • Informal
1 8.1

A friend you have known for a long time, often since childhood

is a friendly immediate address without the nostalgic time emphasis
bubs
vsbubber
  • Informal
1 8.6

A friendly, informal name for a child or close friend

is friendly but more adult and general rather than childlike or playful
bum chum
vsbubber
  • UK
1 9.9

A close friend you do many things with

is an informal friendly address used broadly, not specifically humorous or British
babby
vsbubber
  • Informal
1 9.9

A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend

is an informal friendly address aimed at a close companion, not specifically romantic
bre
vsbubber
  • South African
1 9.9

A close friend like a brother

is an informal friendly address but less slangy and more familiar
gabber
vsbubber
  • Slang
1 9.9

A friend used especially in Dutch and Belgian English

is an informal English address used widely without regional marking
brasser
vsbubber
  • Slang
1 9.9

A casual word for a friend, often a man

is a warm friendly address rather than neutral slang for a man

Surface Forms

bubber singular
bubbers plural

Etymology

Bubber as a word for a close friend comes from friendly forms like bub and buddy, giving the same warm, informal tone. So, calling someone bubber is like calling them a close 'friend' or 'pal'.