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hubby

noun

ˈhə-bē

Definition of hubby

as in husband

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 hubby Yup, that’s Debbie (Spencer), a Yale Law graduate whose days are dedicated to doing everything her hubby is too dumb to do himself (namely, his entire job) and whose nights are spent calling her kids, hosting book club, and planning for the future. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 No word if once-close Swift pal Blake Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds were invited. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2026 How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hubby

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husband

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Fly fishing, while not one of my husband’s hobbies, is a favorite for some of his friends.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
The order would limit Miller’s ability to contact her attorneys, with Moreno saying in the filing that her ex-husband harassed, grabbed and insulted them.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

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