Bub
Casual male address
Bub is an informal term of address for a man or boy, often with a slightly dismissive or confrontational edge: Hey bub, you're in my seat.
It can also be affectionate, especially toward children: Come here, bub.
The word is casual and distinctly American.
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- kiddoAffectionate term for youth
- champInformal word for winner
sport · sonny · fella · mate · little guy · tiger · slugger · squirt
Casual attention-seeking call
- strangerPerson not yet known
- macInformal British raincoat
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- dudeInformal word for man
mister · fella · chief · boss · pal · friend · condescending · patronizing
buddy
Informal term for companion
champ · sport · sonny · fella · mate · little guy · tiger · slugger · squirt · mister
hey you
Casual attention-seeking call
dude · mister · fella · chief · boss · pal · friend · condescending · patronizing · sarcastic
brother
Male with shared parents
bloke · fella · bro · kinship · family · brotherhood · sibs · bruv · relative · cuz
infant
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- little oneYoung child, fondly
- totVery young child
bambino · cherub · bundle · nursery · pacifier · onesie · crib · swaddle · diaper · bottle
BubSir
Formal male honorific
Your Honor · Your Excellency · Your Majesty · Esquire · Monsieur
Bubdear friend
Cherished intimate companion
beloved · sweetheart · darling · my boy · son