BUB

Etymology 1

Probably imitative of the sound of drinking.

Noun

bub (uncountable)

(slang, historical) An alcoholic malt liquor, especially beer.

Etymology 2

Noun

bub (plural bubs)

A woman's breast.

Etymology 3

Noun

bub (plural bubs)

A term of familiar address; bubba; bubby.

A young brother; a little boy; a familiar term of address for a small boy.

Etymology 4

Noun

bub (plural bubs)

(Australia, slang) A baby.

Etymology 5

Noun

bub (plural bubs)

Abbreviation of bubble.

(slang) champagne; bubbly.

Verb

bub (third-person singular simple present bubs, present participle bubbing, simple past and past participle bubbed)

(obsolete) To throw out in bubbles; to bubble.

Source: Wiktionary


Bub, n.

Definition: Strong malt liquor. [Cant] Prior.

Bub, n. Etym: [Cf. 2d Bubby.]

Definition: A young brother; a little boy; -- a familiar term of address of a small boy.

Bub, v. t. Etym: [Abbrev. from Bubble.]

Definition: To throw out in bubbles; to bubble. [Obs.] Sackville.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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