bubby
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈbʌbi/
- Informal
:
amigo
- Hey, Bubby, I think you dropped an apple.
- Come on, bubby
Examples
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We love you, bubby!
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Bubby, over here!
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My bubby gave me money early, so I can do it.
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- Hey, Bubby, check out my muscle.
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You can make a comeback, bubby.
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- Hey, bubby, don't be long!
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Bye, Bubby!
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Bubby, you look great.
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Bubby, what's going on?
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Hey, bubby, I think you dropped an apple.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A close friend you spend time with
∞
1.0
A close friend you spend time with
213
5.3
A person who is a friend, used in casual talk
131
8.6
A close friend often from the same neighborhood or background
113
7.7
A male friend or a brother
78
7.8
A person you like and trust, often a close friend
65
9.9
A friendly name for a younger brother or close male friend
62
6.4
A close friend you spend a lot of time with
41
9.3
A friendly way to speak to a boy or man in casual talk
22
9.5
Close family members or friends you care about
20
8.6
A close friend you know well and trust
19
7.2
A very close friend you trust and talk to often
11
8.2
A short, loving name for a partner or close friend
9
8.1
A friend you call in a playful pirate way
7
9.9
A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend
6
8.1
A word used to show love or kindness to someone
5
7.5
A gentle name used for someone you love
5
8.9
A friendly word used to talk to someone you love or care about
4
9.5
A friendly word for a man or boy
3
8.6
A friendly, informal name for a child or close friend
3
8.8
A friendly, informal name used for a man you know well
1
9.7
A casual word people use to address a friend or peer
1
9.9
A close friend like a brother
1
9.9
An informal word for a guy friend, like bro
1
9.9
A close friend you do many things with
1
8.1
A friend you have known for a long time, often since childhood
A friend used especially in Dutch and Belgian English
A friendly informal word used to call someone, often in British English
A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bubby as a friendly word is likely a playful variation of buddy, keeping the same soft sound and meaning. So, calling someone your bubby is like calling them a 'pal' or a 'buddy'.