noun
Uncommon
hubby
HUH-bee
Hubby (noun) means (informal) Husband. Example: “She introduced her hubby to the rest of the guests.”
noun
1
(informal) Husband.
"Laura thought Jack was the most wonderful hubby in the world."
"She introduced her hubby to the rest of the guests."
How to use hubby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate word for "husband."
When to use it
Informal — fine in conversation or social media, but avoid in formal or professional writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hubbies
- Comparative
- hubbier
- Superlative
- hubbiest
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Etymology
A shortened, affectionate form of "husband."
Synonyms
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husband
married man
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Rhymes for hubby
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What does “hubby” mean?
The word “hubby” means (informal) Husband. In plain terms, a casual, affectionate word for "husband.".
How do you pronounce “hubby”?
“Hubby” is pronounced HUH-bee (/ˈhʌbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hubby” in a sentence?
Here is “hubby” used in a sentence: “She introduced her hubby to the rest of the guests.”
What part of speech is “hubby”?
“Hubby” is a noun.
Is “hubby” a common word?
“Hubby” is an uncommon word in modern English.
