1. Way to address guys you know without using their name.
According to various dictionaries, probably comes from the German or Yiddish word for boy. It's very informal. Be aware that nowadays in the US, it used just as often mock friendliness when you are being passive aggressive with someone as it is in actual cordial situations.
Also used as a term of endearment by some parents.
2. Elsewhere in the world, in the movie "Whale Rider", which takes place among the Maori tribe in New Zealand, all the kids, boy and girl, refer to each other as "bub" constantly, as do their relatives.
3. Additionally, it can mean "baby" in slang over there.
According to various dictionaries, probably comes from the German or Yiddish word for boy. It's very informal. Be aware that nowadays in the US, it used just as often mock friendliness when you are being passive aggressive with someone as it is in actual cordial situations.
Also used as a term of endearment by some parents.
2. Elsewhere in the world, in the movie "Whale Rider", which takes place among the Maori tribe in New Zealand, all the kids, boy and girl, refer to each other as "bub" constantly, as do their relatives.
3. Additionally, it can mean "baby" in slang over there.
1. You better watch your step, bub.
2. Come on bub, you can do it.
3. I've been up with the bub since 2 AM, she won't stop crying.
2. Come on bub, you can do it.
3. I've been up with the bub since 2 AM, she won't stop crying.
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by Chosen March 6, 2003
Owner of Bubs' Concession Stand. Enjoys eating his profits and dancing. Has such amazing concessions as cheats,ketchup,catsup,the letter "D",a Strong Sad voodoo doll,a "Deep Impact" DVD,and Strong Bad's gold plated,monogrammed,oven mitts. Also creates "Spamvertisements"
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