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Traditional English :: hub
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hubis.html - n. 1 the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle, and from which the spokes radiate. 2 a central point of interest, activity, etc. hub-cap a cover for the hub of a vehicle's wheel. [16th c.: perh. = HOB(1)] |
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Traditional English :: hubble-bubble
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hubis.html - n.
1 a rudimentary form of hookah.
2 a bubbling sound.
3 confused talk. [redupl. of BUBBLE] |
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Traditional English :: hubbub
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hubis.html - n. 1 a confused din, esp. from a crowd of people. 2 a disturbance or riot. [perh. of Ir. orig.: cf. Gael. ubub int. of contempt, Ir. abÇ, used in battle-cries] |
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Traditional English :: hubby
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hubis.html - n.
(pl. -ies) colloq. a husband. [abbr.] |
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Traditional English :: hubris
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hubis.html - n. 1 arrogant pride or presumption. 2 (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis. |
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English Idioms :: huddle
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hubis.html - See: GO INTO A HUDDLE. |
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