Subs not dubs means "subtitles, not dubs," a saying promoting subtitling videos in another language instead of dubbing the audio. The saying usually refers to anime and is popular in a typical YouTuber's vernacular.
"Man, did you see the new episode of My Hero Academia?"
"Yea, I'm so glad they did subs not dubs."
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"What is the purpose of life?"
"Subs not dubs"
"Yea, I'm so glad they did subs not dubs."
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"What is the purpose of life?"
"Subs not dubs"
by alexunickel October 1, 2017

Sub being short for subwoofers in the trunk. When someone pulls up beside your vehicle with their music blaring and you don't want to look weak so you turn yours up too.
by Sikes84 September 6, 2010

A level of quality or awesomeness that is significantly lower than the highest level of quality or awesomeness, or in the most common cases, completely lacking in quality or awesomeness.
SWDev A: Are those guys from specs smoking crack or something? This is a fricking joke!
SWDev B: Well, I will admit the latest revision certainly is sub-awesome.
SWDev B: Well, I will admit the latest revision certainly is sub-awesome.
by greid June 14, 2012

The difference of subscribers between two youtube channels, usually in reference to the PewDiePie vs T-Series battle, indicating how many the lower channel is away from passing the higher channel.
by pixl.is.epic March 2, 2019

Boyfriend: hey b, tonight in bed do u wanna be Dom or sub
Girlfriend: oh I’m definitely dominant tonight
Girlfriend: oh I’m definitely dominant tonight
by bbeks May 21, 2018

by douchetwat April 27, 2004
