What does bub mean in Australia?

bub (plural bubs) (Australia, slang) A baby.
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Is bub a term of endearment in Australia?

The definition of bub is a slang term for a male friend. An example of a bub is a teenage boy's name for his best friend. (Australia, slang) A baby.
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What does bub mean in a relationship?

Bub is a term of endearment for your significant other or someone you like. When someone you're dating calls you "bub," they're using it as a cute pet name instead of calling you your real name.
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Is bub an insult?

bub /bʌb/ n. [countable* usually singular] Slang. Slang Terms(used as an often very impolite term of address):"Hey, bub, move it out of here,'' he yelled at the slow-moving car.
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What does bub mean in British?

Definition of bub

noun Slang. (used as an often insolent term of address) brother; buddy.
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What does Bubby mean in Australia?

noun. informal Australian. A baby, a small child. Often as a familiar form of address.
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Is Bub a Southern word?

familiar address or nickname for a male, 1873 (in a South Carolina context), Southern U.S. slang, said to be a corruption of brother. bubby (n.) "a woman's breast," 1680s, of uncertain origin.
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Can u call your boyfriend Bubs?

BUBS means "baby." It is typically used as a term of endearment for a partner. (BUBS is sometimes written as BUBZ.)
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What does boo mean from a girl?

Basically, boo means the same thing as bae or babe, it is an affectionate word for describing someone you love and care about, mostly spread on ...
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What does boo mean in slang?

plural boos. Definition of boo (Entry 4 of 4) US slang. : a romantic partner : sweetheart, honey Your parents might keep a sharp eye on potential partners and your besties may lay down difficult "friend tests," but only one real opinion on your new boo truly matters: what your dog thinks of them.—
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What does Bub kiss mean?

Bupkis means absolutely nothing. It comes from the Yiddish bobkes, meaning nonsense or nothing, and it emerged in English during the early 20th century. It began as North American Jewish slang, but it's now used more broadly, often for humorous effect.
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What do Aussies call their girlfriends?

Missus. A person's wife or girlfriend.
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What do Australian guys call their girlfriend?

Aussie Nicknames for Girlfriends and Wives

There are many terms of endearment that can be used for the woman in your life - sweetheart, angel, boo, love, bebé (the latter nicked from Spanish nicknames).
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Can you call a girl mate in Australia?

The term "mate" is essentially gender neutral in Australia. This applies almost in all cases except perhaps if you're a male and bump into a woman who is 'generationally' older than you. In that case, just 'Sorry' or 'Excuse me' is fine.
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What is bae short for?

Bae,” for example, is a term of endearment that is either short for “baby” or an acronym for “before anyone else.
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What does B mean from a guy?

What does B mean? B is an affectionate term for a loved one. It is often times used to address a homie, ya girl, or ya moms.
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Can I call my girlfriend boo?

Call your partner "boo" as a term of endearment.

You can use boo as a nickname to let your partner know you love them. Call them boo instead of their name when you're talking to them or just saying hello. "Hey boo, how's it going?" "You look so cute today, boo."
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How can I call my lover?

Romantic Nicknames for Boyfriend
  1. Sweetie.
  2. Sugarplum.
  3. Honey Pot.
  4. Sweetheart.
  5. Baby Boy.
  6. Baby Love.
  7. Cupcake.
  8. Honey Bun.
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What do boyfriends like to be called?

One of the best things that you can call your boyfriend, or even a platonic friend, is handsome. When you call a guy handsome in a romantic relationship, then it makes them feel good about themselves. It also reinforces your relationship because it tells them that you find them physically attractive.
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What can I call my boyfriend?

Boyfriend Nicknames
  • Honey Bunny.
  • He-Man.
  • Squishy.
  • Potato Cakes.
  • Teddy Bear.
  • Favorite.
  • Joon.
  • Jeff.
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Where does the word Bub come from?

South German: nickname meaning 'boy', Middle High German buobe (originally a nursery word). The word was also used to denote a menial servant, and took on a derogatory meaning.
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What does little Bubba mean?

In American usage, "Bubba" is a term of endearment mainly given to boys. Being formed from the word "brother", it often indicates that someone is a "little brother".
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What should you not say in Australia?

10 Things You Should Never Say to an Australian
  • Put another shrimp on the barbie.
  • Dingo ate my baby.
  • Vegemite is disgusting.
  • What's the difference between Australian and New Zealand?
  • Fosters is hands down the best beer in the world.
  • I hate AFL.
  • When you say Kylie you mean Jenner, right?
  • American coffee is better.
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What does it mean if a girl calls you Bubby?

(slang) Alternative spelling of booby: a woman's breast. noun.
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