dub
/dʌb/
verb
- To give someone or something a name, nickname, or title, often in a ceremonial or informal way.
- The media dubbed the young singer the 'next pop sensation.'
- They dubbed the new park 'Green Haven' after the community vote.
- The king dubbed the brave knight Sir Lancelot.
- To add a new soundtrack or dialogue to a film or video, especially in a different language.
- Many anime fans prefer subtitles over dubbed versions.
- They had to dub the actor's lines because the original audio was too noisy.
- The studio hired actors to dub the movie into Spanish.
- To strike or tap lightly, especially in a ceremonial gesture (e.g., knighting).
- He was dubbed a member of the order with a ceremonial touch.
- The queen dubbed the new knight on the shoulder with a sword.
- In the ceremony, the official dubbed each graduate with a gentle tap.
noun
- A style of music that evolved from reggae, characterized by remixing, heavy bass, and echo effects.
- Dub music originated in Jamaica in the 1960s.
- The DJ played a classic dub track that got everyone dancing.
- He loves the deep bass and reverb in dub recordings.
- A clumsy or unskillful person (informal, dated).
- He felt like a dub when he tripped on stage.
- The coach called him a dub for missing the easy catch.
- Don't be such a dub at the game—practice your swing.