dub over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To replace the onset voice of an actor with the voice of another actor.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dub over” mean?

To replace the onset voice of an actor with the voice of another actor.

Is “dub over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.