bubba
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbəbə// UK //bˈʌbɐ// bub·ba
n. a friendly name for a man, often used for a brother or a close male friend. In some parts of the US, it is a common nickname for a boy, though it can sometimes sound a bit uneducated.
n. a familiar term of address for a man, particularly a brother or close male associate. Often associated with the Southern United States; carries a colloquial or rural register that may imply a lack of sophistication in certain contexts.
Hey, bubba, can you help me move this table?
He has been known as Bubba since he was a toddler, and even his teachers use the nickname.
Usage
Primarily used as a vocative or a nickname; often capitalised when used as a proper name.