Pubber

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A publisher. informal

    "With attention currently focused on the writer and pubber interventions in the Leibeli case, it is significant that three major pubbers have still not signed the basic agreement with the Songwriters' Protective Association (SPA)."

  2. 2
    Synonym of pubgoer. informal

    "The pubbers and clubbers of the Bigg Market in Newcastle UK feel less need for spiritual protection but they also appear to feel less need for physical protection, famously braving the northern cold in skimpy frocks and high heels."

Example

More examples

"With attention currently focused on the writer and pubber interventions in the Leibeli case, it is significant that three major pubbers have still not signed the basic agreement with the Songwriters' Protective Association (SPA)."

Etymology

From pub + -er.

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