bubby

noun

bub·​by ˈbə-bē How to pronounce bubby (audio)
plural bubbies
sometimes vulgar

Word History

Etymology

probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

circa 1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bubby was circa 1660

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“Bubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubby. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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