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dubs

The correct spelling is dubs.

How to pronounce dubs

verb

IPA: /dʌbz/

Say it like: Dub-s

The correct spelling is dubs. To confer knighthood; the conclusion of the ceremony was marked by a tap on the shoulder with a sword.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To confer knighthood; the conclusion of the ceremony was marked by a tap on the shoulder with a sword.
  2. 2.To name, to entitle, to call.
  3. 3.To deem.
  4. 4.To clothe or invest; to ornament; to adorn.
  5. 5.(heading) To strike, rub, or dress smooth; to dab.

noun

  1. 1.A blow, thrust, or poke.
  2. 2.An unskillful, awkward person.
  3. 3.A mostly instrumental remix with all or part of the vocals removed.
  4. 4.A style of reggae music involving mixing of different audio tracks.
  5. 5.A trend in music starting in 2009, in which bass distortion is synced off timing to electronic dance music.

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