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hubby

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhəbi// UK //hˈʌbi// hub·by Informal

n. a casual and affectionate word for a husband. You usually use it when talking to friends or on social media.

n. an informal and affectionate term for a husband. Often used in domestic or social contexts to convey a sense of closeness or casualness.


SIMPLE

My hubby is cooking dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

She posted a photo of her and her hubby celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary at the beach.

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Etymology 1

Diminutive of husband + -y.

Etymology 2

From hub + -y (adjectival suffix).

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