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DUB definition: 1. to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him…. Learn more.
1. a. : to confer knighthood on. was dubbed Sir Philip. b. : to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname. Critics have dubbed him the new king of rock 'n' roll. 2. : to trim or remove the comb (see comb entry 1 sense 2a) and wattles of.
DUB meaning: 1. to give something or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him…. Learn more.
Dub sees wide use when it means “to give a name” to someone, usually an unofficial one like a nickname (e.g., We dubbed him Fiver since he was always five minutes late to meetings). It also sees playfully lofty use in reference to its original knighting.
If someone or something is dubbed a particular thing, they are given that description or name. Today's session has been widely dubbed as a 'make or break' meeting. American English : dub / ˈdʌb /
DUB definition: 1. to give someone or something an unofficial or funny name: 2. to change the language in a film…. Learn more.
tr.v. dubbed, dub·bing, dubs. 1. To tap lightly on the shoulder by way of conferring knighthood. 2. To honor with a new title or description. 3. To give a name to facetiously or playfully; nickname. 4. To strike, cut, or rub (timber or leather, for example) so as to make even or smooth.
