noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A subtitle that transcribes the dialogue spoken on a dubbed soundtrack, rather than translating the original dialogue.

Verb

1. 1
   To provide with subtitles of this kind. transitive

Etymology

Blend of dub + subtitle.

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