"Dubya" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdʌb.jə/ Audio: en-us-Dubya.ogg
Etymology: Representing a southern United States pronunciation of W, the middle initial of George W. Bush. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dubya
  1. (often derogatory) A nickname for and abbreviation of George W. Bush. Wikipedia link: en:George W. Bush Tags: derogatory, often Categories (topical): George W. Bush, Individuals, Nicknames of individuals Synonyms: W., GWB, GW, GBII, GB2, GB Jr, Shrub, 43, Bush 43 Derived forms: Dubyaphobia, Dumbya, Jebya, Shrubya

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