What does the word "bub" mean?

Question

does anyone know the exact meaning?

Answer 1

a person who isnt exactly a friend but closer to a buddy but not a buddy either just closer to an acquaintance so you just call him/her a bub

Answer 2

like you

"hey bub"

=

"hey you"

im pretty sure

Answer 3

Usually it's used to mean friend, buddy.

According to the urban dictionary, it can also mean champagne (short for bubbly), or babe.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary says:

Main Entry:

    bub Listen to the pronunciation of bub

Pronunciation:

    \ˈbəb\

Function:

    noun

Etymology:

    probably short for bubby little boy

Date:

    1839

: fellow, buddy —used in informal address <come on, bub, get moving>