Word noun
hubby
n.
US /ˈhəbi/ UK /hˈʌbi/ hub·by UK spelling hubbies
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
an informal and friendly name for a husband.
an informal, affectionate term for a husband, often used in casual conversation or social media.
Simple“My hubby is cooking dinner tonight while I relax on the sofa.”
In context“She often referred to her hubby in her blog posts, sharing humorous anecdotes about their shared life in the countryside.”
UsageUsed as a countable noun, often with a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'her'.
Teacher's tipWhile common in casual speech and social media, this term can be seen as overly sentimental or 'cutesy' by some; learners should avoid it in professional or formal writing.
Etymology
Diminutive of husband + -y.
From hub + -y (adjectival suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated