English Explanatory Dictionary

husbando

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fictional male character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga, or video game) to whom one is attracted and/or whom one considers their significant other.

Pronunciation

/hʌzˈbændəʊ/ /hʌzˈbɑːndəʊ/

Word forms

husbando husbandos husbandoes

Etymology

Etymology tree Japanese ハズバンド (hazubando)bor. English husbando Borrowed from Japanese ハズバンド (hazubando). Doublet of husband. Compare waifu with the same etymological history.

Related words

mai
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