# hubby

/ˈhəbi/ (US) · /hˈʌbi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hubby
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. husband

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

an informal and friendly name for a husband.

For teachers: an informal, affectionate term for a husband, often used in casual conversation or social media.

- My hubby is cooking dinner tonight while I relax on the sofa.
- She often referred to her hubby in her blog posts, sharing humorous anecdotes about their shared life in the countryside.

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.

## Examples

- My hubby is cooking dinner tonight.
- She posted a photo of her and her hubby celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary at the beach.

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