Skip to main content
Dictionary
Store
Blog
World
Help
Advertise
Chat
System Status
Information Collection Notice
Trademark Concerns
reCAPTCHA Privacy
Terms of Service
reCAPTCHA Terms
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Report a Bug
Data Request
Contact Us
Security
DMCA
© 1999–2026 Urban Dictionary ®
Mugs
Tees
Hoodies
Pro Customization
Create unique products with your own words and definitions
Preview
Personalize Your Design
Your Word
Your Definition
/ˈdaʊt , ˈə , ˈbʌd/ *contraction* 1: a humorous statement of doubt softly crushing your friend's dreams ; largely patronizing though non-judgemental 2: empathetic consolation ; positioning the recipient toward a negative outcome ; drawn from previous life experience A contraction of three words that form a colloquial statement, "doubt her bud." DOUBT a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction HER colloquial pronoun contraction replacing 'it' / originates from blue-collar society BUD mid 19th century: abbreviation of buddy / a form of address towards "everyones friend"
Text fits
Save
Cancel