dubs

[dʌbz]

dubs Definition

• 1. short for 'double' or 'duplicates'
• 2. a style of music originating from Jamaica characterized by remixing existing songs with added sound effects and vocals

Using dubs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dubs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I made dubs of all my important documents.

• Example

  He's the king of dubs.

• Example

  The party was bumping with dub music all night long.

dubs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dubs

• duplicates
• copies
• remixes
• versions

Phrases with dubs

• dub plate

  a one-off acetate disc recording of a song, often used for testing or promotion

  Example

  The DJ played a dub plate of his new track at the club last night.

• dubstep

  a genre of electronic dance music characterized by heavy bass and sparse, syncopated rhythms

  Example

  The club was packed with people dancing to the dubstep beats.

• dub reggae

  a subgenre of reggae music characterized by remixing existing songs with added sound effects and vocals

  Example

  Bob Marley is known for his contributions to dub reggae music.

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Summary: dubs in Brief

'Dubs' [dʌbz] is a shortened form of 'double' or 'duplicates,' referring to copies or remixes of existing content. It also refers to a style of music originating from Jamaica, characterized by remixing existing songs with added sound effects and vocals. Examples include 'I made dubs of all my important documents,' and 'The party was bumping with dub music all night long.'