bubby

Kid brother, affectionately

Bubby is an affectionate term for grandmother, used especially in Jewish American families.

The word comes from Yiddish *bubbe*.

Separately, bubby is informal or childish for breast, related to *boob* and *booby*: The baby wants bubby.

grandmother

grandma

Female elder relative

grannyInformal term for grandmother
nanaInformal term for grandmother
matriarchFemale family leader

elder · babushka · meemaw · nonna · abuela · grandparent · ancestress · nurturing · wisdom · storytelling

Yiddish

mazel

Fortune or destiny

menschPerson of noble character
kvellBurst with parental pride
shtetlHistoric Jewish village

yenta · schmaltz · landsman · brisket · challah · kugel · knish · latke · blintz · matzah

endearment

sweetheart

Affectionate name for beloved

darlingBeloved person or pet
honeyBees' viscous nectar product
dearTreasured or costly

sweetie · love · pet · precious · angel · lamb · poppet · dearie · lovey · sugar

Categories

Toddler Talkmommy, daddy, boo-boo, potty, binky

Opposites

formality/register

bubbygrandmother

Mother of a parent

grandparent · matriarch · ancestor · elder · ma'am

familial generation

bubbygrandchild

Offspring's offspring

grandson · granddaughter · great-grandchild · descendant · grandkid

sibling relationship

bubbysissy

Pejorative for effeminate male

Phrases

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

Family

bubble, bubbly, bubbles, bubbling, bub, bubblegum, bubble wrap, bubbe, bubbler

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G