wasband

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Meaning · English

An ex-husband, a former husband.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After reading here about the guy who calls his wife’s ex her ‘wasband,’ Rosemary Wolohan confides that she refers to her two exes as ‘hasbeends.’

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 “wasband” mean?

An ex-husband, a former husband.

Is “wasband” formal or informal?

wasband is generally humorous, slang.