bub
Dismissive male address
Bub is an informal term of address for a man or boy, typically used by someone who doesn't know the person's name.
It can be friendly or confrontational depending on tone: Hey bub, you dropped your wallet versus Listen here, bub, I was in line first.
The word has an old-fashioned, working-class flavor.
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- dearTreasured or costly
honey · sweetie · kiddo · sport · champ · little one · sonny · fella
Male with shared parents
buddy
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- darlingBeloved person or pet
dear · honey · sweetie · kiddo · sport · champ · little one · sonny · fella · tiger
brother
Male with shared parents
bruh · big brother · little brother · brotherly · fraternal
infant
Very young child
nursing · feeding · newborn · soothing · teething · suckling · burping · swaddling · crib · nap
- bubble gumChewy candy for blowing
- bubble bathSudsy tub for relaxing
- bubble wrapAir-filled plastic cushioning
- speech bubblesEnclosed comic dialogue areas
- soap bubblesAir in soapy film
- air bubbleGas pocket in liquid
bubble, bubbly, bubbles, bubbling, bubbled, bubblegum, bubs, bubbler, bubblehead