Dub

Dub (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Dubs, Take the dub, W)

Definition:

A dub is a win, short for the “W” in a win-loss record. It can also mean a $20 bill, and in some places a 20-inch car wheel.

Where Dub Comes From:

The win meaning comes from the letter W, said as “double-u”, which became “dub”. The $20 meaning is from the same shortening, and comes from American street and hip-hop slang.

How People Actually Use Dub:

Used for victories: “take the dub”, “that’s a dub”. Online, a “W” or “dub” shows approval of a good outcome. It is also used for twenty dollars: “lend me a dub”.

Is Dub Rude?

Not rude. It is casual and positive.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Got the job, big dub!”Meaning: I got the job, great win.
• “We took the dub last night.”Meaning: We won last night.
• “Can I borrow a dub until Friday?”Meaning: Can I borrow twenty dollars until Friday?

Similar Slang:

Ate, Slay, Clutch, Goated

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