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Hubby

//ˈhʌbi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Full of hubs or protuberances. US

    "A road that has been frozen while muddy is hubby."

Noun
  1. 1
    Husband. endearing, informal

    "Laura thought Jack was the most wonderful hubby in the world."

  2. 2
    a married man; a woman's partner in marriage wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Diminutive of husband + -y.

Etymology 2

From hub + -y (adjectival suffix).

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