hubby

[ huhb-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural hub·bies.

1. husband.

hubby

/ ˈhʌbɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for husband

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubby¹

1680–90; by shortening and alteration; -y ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubby¹

C17: by shortening and altering

Example Sentences

Lots of buzz about the blue dress his wife, Usha, wore in introducing hubby.

From Los Angeles Times

Now a brief refresher on Ginni Thomas’ shenanigans, which similarly elicited professions of cluelessness, powerlessness and respect for her independence from her hubby.

From Los Angeles Times

The same day as the Milano tweet, Spears posted three videos shot in Mexico, where she had gone with hubby Sam Asghari for her 40th birthday on Dec. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

If you were satisfied with taking on all duties, and your hubby’s shiftlessness, you wouldn’t have written in.

From Washington Post

According to prosecutors, he replied: “I can find you a hubby in dawla when u get there.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• companion
• partner
• spouse