SUB
What Does SUB Mean?
SUB means "Submissive," "Subliminal," and "Loan."Here is more information about each of these definitions of SUB.
Submissive
Sub is an abbreviation of the word "submissive." It is used to describe a sexual relationship in which one party is submissive and the other is dominant (dom). It is an element of BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadomasochism).For more on dom/sub relationships, see D/s.
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Subliminal
On social media, sub often means "subliminal." Subliminal messaging is a technique that is used to influence people without them realizing it. It uses hidden visual or auditory stimuli that the brain picks up without the subject being aware. Subliminal messaging in advertising is banned in many countries.In a social media context, sub usually refers to the practice of posting passive-aggressive messages (i.e., messages that appear to be positive, but which contain an implied criticism that only the intended object of the message might recognize).
Loan
Sub is also widely used as a slang synonym of "loan." For example:- I'm all out of beer tokens, can you SUB me until Friday?
- The tickets are on sale now. I'm going to ask mom for a SUB, so we don't miss out.
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When I write SUB, I mean this:
"Submissive"
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"Submissive" is the most common definition for SUB on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com.SUB | |
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Definition: | Submissive |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"Subliminal" is another common definition for SUB on social media.SUB | |
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Definition: | Subliminal |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition
SUB also means "Loan."SUB | |
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Definition: | Loan |
Type: | Slang Word |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of SUB Used in a Text
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DFS (dating for sport) E-FIT (careful editing of social media posts so they serve as an online dating profile.) E-DATING (online dating) HOLD (to borrow) LAYBY (someone you are dating while waiting for better options) POF (plenty of fish (dating website))Quiz
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