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Pronunciation: /dʌb/
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Definition of dub

verb (dubs, dubbing, dubbed)

[with object]
  • 1provide (a film) with a soundtrack in a different language from the original:the film will be dubbed into French and Flemish
  • add (sound effects or music) to a film or recording:background sound can be dubbed in at the editing stage
  • 2make a copy of (a sound or video recording).
  • transfer (a recording) from one medium to another.
  • combine (two or more sound recordings) into one composite soundtrack: (as adjective dubbing)at the subsequent dubbing session these are amalgamated on to one track

noun

  • 1an instance of dubbing sound effects or music:the level of the dub can be controlled manually
  • 2 [mass noun] a style of popular music originating from the remixing of recorded music (especially reggae), typically with the removal of some vocals and instruments and the accentuation of bass guitar.

Derivatives

dubby

adjective

Origin:

1920s: abbreviation of double

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Definition of dub in the US English dictionary

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