noun

bubby

BUU-bee

Bubby (noun) means Informal, affectionate term of address for a young boy. Example: “Come on, bubby, time for bed.”

noun

Informal, affectionate term of address for a young boy.

"Come on, bubby, time for bed."

How to use bubby

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA gentle pet name for a small boy.

When to use it

Informal, mostly used within families.

bubbies plural, bubbies plural

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Come on, _____, time for bed.

Likely a babyish or affectionate coinage, related to "bub" and "bubba."

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What does “bubby” mean?

The word “bubby” means informal, affectionate term of address for a young boy. In plain terms, a gentle pet name for a small boy.

How do you pronounce “bubby”?

“Bubby” is pronounced BUU-bee (/ˈbʊbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bubby” in a sentence?

Here is “bubby” used in a sentence: “Come on, bubby, time for bed.”

What part of speech is “bubby”?

“Bubby” is a noun.