bub
word
Definition
A very informal and old-fashioned way to address a boy, young man, or sometimes a friend, similar to 'kid' or 'buddy.' Mainly used in American English, often by older men.
Usage & Nuances
'Bub' is rarely used in modern English and sounds old-fashioned or even humorous. Most common in old movies or by older men addressing boys. Unlike 'dude' or 'buddy', it can sound gruff or slightly unfriendly, especially in phrases like 'Watch it, bub.' Usually not used for women or in a truly friendly way.
Spanish: amigo (informal, para niños o jóvenes) - chaval (informal)Portuguese (BR): cara (informal, para crianças ou jovens) - garoto (informal)Portuguese (PT): puto (informal, para crianças ou jovens) - miúdo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 小子（口语，对年轻男孩） - 小伙子（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 小子（口語，對年輕男孩） - 小伙子（口語）Hindi: छोकरा (अनौपचारिक, लड़कों के लिए) - बच्चा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: يا ولد (عامية، للصغار أو الشباب) - يا شاب (عامية)Bengali: বাবু - ছেলে (আড্ডায়)Russian: парень - мальчик (разговорн.)Japanese: 坊や - おいVietnamese: nhóc - cậu nhócKorean: 꼬마 - 얘 (옛날식)Turkish: delikanlı - ufaklıkUrdu: لڑکے - بچے (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: bocah - nak (gaya lama)
Example Sentences
Alright, bub, let’s see what you’ve got.
natural
You got guts, bub. I’ll give you that.
natural
Watch it, bub. Don’t mess with me.
natural
Hey, bub, you dropped your hat.
basic
Be careful, bub.
basic
Listen, bub, this is important.
basic