adj
Uncommon
dubbed
duhbd
Dubbed (adj) means Given a nickname or title. Example: “The area, dubbed "Silicon Roundabout", became a hub for tech startups.”
adj
1
Given a nickname or title.
"The area, dubbed "Silicon Roundabout", became a hub for tech startups."
"The goalkeeper, dubbed the Wall by fans, rarely let a goal in."
"The new bridge was quickly dubbed the Wobbly Bridge by local people."
2
Having its original soundtrack replaced with a translated one.
"The dubbed statement, however, seems to reflect different connotations."
— Sofía Sánchez-Mompeán, The Prosody of Dubbed Speech: Beyond the Character's Words (2019)
"I prefer subtitles to dubbed versions of foreign films."
"My grandmother watches dubbed cartoons because she cannot read subtitles quickly."
"The dubbed version of the film had actors whose lips did not match."
"In theaters, most foreign films are not dubbed, while animated films and some films meant for children offer a dubbed version."
— George Pierce, Introducing Translational Studies (2018)
How to use dubbed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNicknamed, or having had its audio track replaced with a translation.
Common pairings
dubbed version
widely dubbed as
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What does “dubbed” mean?
The word “dubbed” means given a nickname or title. In plain terms, nicknamed, or having had its audio track replaced with a translation.
How do you pronounce “dubbed”?
“Dubbed” is pronounced duhbd (/dʌbd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dubbed” in a sentence?
Here is “dubbed” used in a sentence: “The area, dubbed "Silicon Roundabout", became a hub for tech startups.”
What part of speech is “dubbed”?
“Dubbed” is an adjective.
Is “dubbed” a common word?
“Dubbed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dubbed” have?
“Dubbed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given a nickname or title.
What is the difference between dubbed and named?
Dubbed specifically implies being given a nickname or title, often informally or by others, as in "he was dubbed 'the wizard' by his teammates." Named is more neutral and covers any formal or informal act of assigning a name.
What does dubbed mean when talking about films or TV shows?
When applied to films or TV shows, dubbed means the original soundtrack has been replaced with a translated one, so viewers hear dialogue in a different language than the original recording.
What is the difference between a dubbed film and a subtitled film?
A dubbed film has its original soundtrack replaced with a translated audio track, so viewers hear the new language spoken. A subtitled film keeps the original audio and adds translated text on screen instead.
