dub
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Meaning · English
An unskillful, awkward person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As I came over the hill, I saw Ernest Plinlimmon and his partner, in whom I recognized a prominent local dub, emerging from the rough on the right. Apparently, the latter had sliced from the tee, and Ernest had been helping him find his ball.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dub” mean?
An unskillful, awkward person.
Is “dub” formal or informal?
dub is generally slang.