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hubbies

noun

plural of hubby

as in husbands

a male partner in a marriage my hubby's been gone on a trip all week, and I really miss him

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Recent Examples of hubbies She’s played by Sarah Chalke (Scrubs), continuing the venerable sitcom tradition of wives thoroughly outclassing their hubbies. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025 Those few who showed up had their boyfriends, partners or hubbies with them (close to 40% having a +1). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025

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Other interviewees remembered a time when families seeking husbands for their daughters preferred sons of party cadres; today, a man with access to foreign currency or a profitable business can be much more desirable.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
During the one-day festival, wives observe a fast and pray for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

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