verb
Uncommon
dub
duhb
Dub (verb) means to give something a name or nickname. Example: “Reporters quickly dubbed him "the Iron Chancellor".”
verb
1
To give something a name or nickname.
"Reporters quickly dubbed him "the Iron Chancellor"."
"The critics dubbed the film an instant classic."
"Fans dubbed the little striker "Lightning" because of his speed."
2
To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a translated or new one.
"The studio dubbed the anime into English for its US release."
"The cartoon was dubbed into French so that children could enjoy it."
"Actors were hired to dub the foreign film into Spanish."
noun
1
A remix of a song, especially in reggae, with vocals stripped out and effects added.
"The producer released a dub version of the single with the bassline pushed forward."
"The DJ ended his set with a deep, heavy dub of the old hit."
"I prefer the dub to the original because the bass sounds so rich."
How to use dub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo label or nickname something, to re-record a film's audio, or (in music) a stripped-down remix style.
Common pairings
dubbed into English
dub version
widely dubbed
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Word forms
- Plural
- dubs
- Third person singular
- dubs
- Past tense
- dubbed
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Etymology
From Old English dubbian, "to knight someone by striking with a sword" — from a Germanic root meaning "to hit or strike".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dub” mean?
The word “dub” means to give something a name or nickname. In plain terms, to label or nickname something, to re-record a film's audio, or (in music) a stripped-down remix style.
How do you pronounce “dub”?
“Dub” is pronounced duhb (/dʌb/ in IPA).
How do you use “dub” in a sentence?
Here is “dub” used in a sentence: “Reporters quickly dubbed him "the Iron Chancellor".”
What part of speech is “dub”?
Depending on how it is used, “dub” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “dub” come from?
The word “dub” comes from Old English. From Old English dubbian, "to knight someone by striking with a sword" — from a Germanic root meaning "to hit or strike".
Is “dub” a common word?
“Dub” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dub” have?
“Dub” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give something a name or nickname.
What is the difference between dub and name?
Dub specifically implies giving someone or something a nickname or title, often with a sense of ceremony or wit, while name is a more neutral, general term for assigning any kind of name. You might name a baby but dub a nickname onto a friend.
What does dub mean in film and television?
In film and television, to dub means to replace the original soundtrack, especially the dialogue, with a translated or newly recorded version, allowing audiences to watch content in a different language.
What is a dub in music?
In music, especially reggae, a dub is a remix of a song with the vocals stripped out and instrumental effects, such as echo and reverb, added, creating a stripped-down, effects-heavy version of the original track.
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