noun
bubby
BUU-bee
noun
1
Informal, affectionate term of address for a young boy.
"Come on, bubby, time for bed."
How to Use Bubby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle pet name for a small boy.
When to use it
Informal, mostly used within families.
Word Forms
bubbies plural, bubbies plural
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Etymology
Likely a babyish or affectionate coinage, related to "bub" and "bubba."