subby
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Submissive (in regard to BDSM roles).
Register: slang
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.