Word
hubby
Phoneticshub·by, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhəbi/
UK/hˈʌbi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an informal and friendly name for a husband.
n. an informal, affectionate term for a husband, often used in casual conversation or social media.
Examples
“My hubby is cooking dinner tonight.”
“She posted a photo of her and her hubby celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary at the beach.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Used as a countable noun, often with a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'her'.
Teaching tip
While 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.
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Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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