SINCE 1828
dub
verb (1)
\ ˈdəb
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dubbed;
dubbing
Definition of dub
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: to confer knighthood on
was dubbed Sir Philip
b
: to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
Critics have dubbed him the new king of rock 'n' roll.
2
: to trim or remove the comb (see comb entry 1 sense 2a) and wattles of
3a
golf
: to hit (a ball or shot) poorly
b
: to execute poorly
a dubbed attempt
dub
noun (1)Definition of dub (Entry 2 of 5)
: one who is inept or clumsy
dub
noun (2)dub
verb (2)
dubbed;
dubbing
Definition of dub (Entry 4 of 5)
1
: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production
—usually used with in They dubbed in the music.
2
: to provide (a motion-picture film) with a new soundtrack and especially dialogue in a different language
The film was dubbed in French and Spanish.
3
: to make a new recording of (sound or videotape already recorded)
also
: to mix (recorded sound or videotape from different sources) into a single recording
dub
noun (3)Definition of dub (Entry 5 of 5)
: Jamaican music in which audio effects and spoken or chanted words are imposed on an instrumental reggae background
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dub
verb
\ ˈdəb
\
\
dubbed;
dubbing
Kids Definition of dub
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make a knight of
2
: name entry 2 sense 1, nickname
The football player was dubbed “The Bulldozer.”
dub
verb
dubbed;
dubbing
Kids Definition of dub (Entry 2 of 2)
: to add (a different language or sound effects) to a film or broadcast
DUB
abbreviationMedical Definition of DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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