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

Turns out I am less healthy, less safe on the streets, and poorer, paying more for all those cosmetics I smuggle in among the groceries so hubby doesn’t see that I am spending too much on frivolous items.

From Salon

Designer-reality star Rachel Zoe and hubby Rodger Berman have made ‘the mutual decision to end our marriage’ after 33 years together, 26 of them as Mr. and Mrs.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Whether it’s crushing it as the co-host of superb podcast “Your Mom’s House” with hubby Tom Segura, or delivering side-splitting specials “Mother Inferior” and “Mom Genes,” this mommy doesn’t miss.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• companion
• partner
• spouse