Stub Definition & Meaning

stub
noun
  1. a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
  2. a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil"
  3. a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt
  4. the part of a check that is retained as a record
  5. the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)
verb
  1. pull up (weeds) by their roots
  2. extinguish by crushing; "stub out your cigarette now"
  3. clear of weeds by uprooting them; "stub a field"
  4. strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object; "She stubbed her toe in the dark and now it's broken"

Synonyms for stub

abrade verb

wear away rub hard or scrub; "scour the counter tops"

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butt noun

thick end of the handle the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the

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counterfoil noun

the part of a check that is retained as a record

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nub noun

a small lump or protuberance a small piece; "a nub of coal

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scrape noun

a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" an abraded area where the skin is torn or

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skin noun

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

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"Stub" in song lyrics

See how stub is used in real songs:

  • "Of course matches my ticket stub"
    Dilated Peoples (Evidence, DJ Babu) — Reservation for One
  • "Set alight our rap books like a pencil stub"
    The Herd — Burn Down the Parliament
  • "But we just whip em and toss em up like a ticket stub"
    Paul Wall f/ Marty James (One Block Radius) — I Grind

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Frequently asked questions

What does stub mean?
a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil" a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt the part of a check that is retained as a record the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking) pull up (weeds) by their roots extinguish by crushing; "stub out your cigarette now" clear of weeds by uprooting them
What part of speech is stub?
Stub is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does stub have?
Stub has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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