First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1dub
verb \ˈdəb\
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB
transitive verb
1
a : to confer knighthood on b : to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
2
: to trim or remove the comb and wattles of
3
a : to hit (a golf ball or shot) poorly b : to execute poorly <a dubbed attempt>
— dub·ber noun
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Origin of DUB
Middle English dubben, from Old English dubbian; akin to Old Norse dubba to dub, Old High German tubili plug
2dub
noun
Definition of DUB
: one who is inept or clumsy
First Known Use of DUB
1884
3dub
noun
Definition of DUB
chiefly ScottishOrigin of DUB
Middle English (Scots) dubbe
First Known Use: 15th century
4dub
verb
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB
transitive verb
1
: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production —usually used with in
2
: to provide (a motion-picture film) with a new sound track and especially dialogue in a different language
3
: to make a new recording of (sound or videotape already recorded); also : to mix (recorded sound or videotape from different sources) into a single recording
— dubber noun
Origin of DUB
by shortening & alteration from double
First Known Use: 1930
Other Audio Recording Terms
5dub
noun
Definition of DUB
: Jamaican music in which audio effects and spoken or chanted words are imposed on an instrumental reggae background
First Known Use of DUB
1974
DUB[4] Defined for Kids
1dub
verb \ˈdəb\
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB for Kids
1
: to make a knight of
2dub
verb
dubbeddub·bing
Definition of DUB for Kids
: to add (a different language or sound effects) to a film or broadcast
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