English · Slang Attested

subby

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Meaning · English

Submissive (in regard to BDSM roles).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"That means a lot of people will either be very Dommy or very subby. You need to deal with both, and honestly right now you don't seem able to handle that.” I took in the serious face and lack of pushiness and frowned.

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 “subby” mean?

Submissive (in regard to BDSM roles).

Is “subby” formal or informal?

subby is generally slang.

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