hubby

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English

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Etymology 1

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Diminutive of husband with +‎ -y.

Noun

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hubby (plural hubbies)

  1. (informal, endearing) Husband.
    Laura thought Jack was the most wonderful hubby in the world.
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Etymology 2

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From hub +‎ -y.

Adjective

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hubby (comparative hubbier, superlative hubbiest)

  1. (US) Full of hubs or protuberances.
    A road that has been frozen while muddy is hubby.