bubs
- noun
- /bʌbz/
- Informal
- Hey, B. Bubs.
- Hey, bubs
Examples
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Look after Bubs.
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Hey, B. Bubs, hang in there, kid.
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Up you go, Bubs.
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We got you, Bubs.
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Hey, bubs, are you ready for our adventure?
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She smiled and said, "Come here, bubs, I have a surprise for you!"
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You'll do great on your test, bubs!
Synonyms
A name you call someone you love
A friendly, informal way to call a child or young person
A male friend or a brother
A person you are dating, like a boyfriend or girlfriend
A friendly way to speak to a boy or man in casual talk
A friendly name for a close friend
A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend
A person you love, often your boyfriend or girlfriend, people call in messages
A playful name for a baby or very young child
A name people use to show love for a partner, child, or pet
A short affectionate name for someone you love in messages
A playful name for a boyfriend or girlfriend
A man or boy people talk about in a slightly annoyed but friendly way
A casual word people use to address a friend or peer
A loving name you use for someone you care about
A close friend like a brother
An informal word for a guy friend, like bro
A playful loving name used for a child or close friend
A loving nickname for a baby or someone close to you
A friendly loving name for a child or someone you love
A name someone uses to show love for a partner or close friend
A small playful act that shows love, like a hug or kiss
How Affectionate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bubs is a friendly, shortened form of baby, coming from the 'baby-talk' sound bub, a simple sound people make for little children. So, calling someone bubs is a warm, informal way to show you care.