Meaning & use
Bubbie
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An informal, affectionate term for a grandmother, especially in Yiddish-influenced English.
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Every Friday night, we gather at Bubbie's for dinner.
Bubbie always keeps a jar of cookies on the counter for the grandchildren.
A note on using this word
"Bubbie" derives from the Yiddish "bobe" and is widely used in Jewish American families as a warm, familiar name for a grandmother.
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