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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBBIE

subbie  [ˈsʌbɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBBIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Subbie is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUBBIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of subbie in the English dictionary

The definition of subbie in the dictionary is a subcontractor.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBBIE


bubby
ˈbʌbɪ
chubby
ˈtʃʌbɪ
clubby
ˈklʌbɪ
cubby
ˈkʌbɪ
fubby
ˈfʌbɪ
grubby
ˈɡrʌbɪ
hubby
ˈhʌbɪ
knubby
ˈnʌbɪ
nubby
ˈnʌbɪ
rabi
ˈrʌbɪ
rubby
ˈrʌbɪ
scrubby
ˈskrʌbɪ
semishrubby
ˌsɛmɪˈʃrʌbɪ
shrubby
ˈʃrʌbɪ
slubby
ˈslʌbɪ
snubby
ˈsnʌbɪ
stubbie
ˈstʌbɪ
stubby
ˈstʌbɪ
subshrubby
ˈsʌbˌʃrʌbɪ
tubby
ˈtʌbɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBBIE

subaural
subauricular
subaverage
subaxial
subaxillary
subbase
subbasement
subbasin
subbass
subbed
subbing
subbituminous
subblock
subbreed
subbureau
Subbuteo
subcabinet
subcaliber
subcalibre
subcantor

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBBIE

Abercrombie
barbie
cabbie
corbie
dobie
freebie
jobbie
jumbie
kebbie
lambie
Lockerbie
mobie
newbie
toebie
webbie
yabbie
zombie

Synonyms and antonyms of subbie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «subbie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBBIE

Find out the translation of subbie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of subbie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «subbie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

subbie
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

subbie
570 millions of speakers

English

subbie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

subbie
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

subbie
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

subbie
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

subbie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

subbie
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

subbie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Subbie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

subbie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

subbie
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

subbie
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Subbie
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

subbie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

subbie
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उपनियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

subbie
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

subbie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

subbie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

subbie
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

subbie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

subbie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

subbie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Subbie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

subbie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of subbie

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBBIE»

The term «subbie» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.632 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of subbie
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBBIE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «subbie» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «subbie» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about subbie

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBBIE»

Discover the use of subbie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to subbie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Streetwise Subbie
The text is supported by forms and checklists that have already made it onto site cabin walls around the country. The third edition features new chapters, including coverage of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) and several new checklists.
John Russell, 2006
2
The Streetwise Subbie
This book is a guide to survival in the contracts jungle. Also included are the The Streetwise Subbie's site checklist and Jack Russell's monthly check-up.
Jack Russell, 2001
3
Ethnographic Research in the Construction Industry
A labourer working with a subbie is dependent upon the subbie for tools. As noted, it is only as a labourer begins to move towards becoming a subbie himself that his tool kit expands. Subbies are very careful about borrowing the tools of ...
Sarah Pink, Dylan Tutt, Andrew Dainty, 2012
4
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese e Inglese-Italiano ad uso di ...
Subbiello, [subbie'nd] m. cylinder for rolling cloth as it woven. Subbietta, [subbie't' ta] f. small chisel. Subbiettare, [subbie'tta're] v a. to subject. Subbietto, [subbie't'td] Ac, see Suggetto Ac. Subbillare, [subbilla're'] see So- billare. Subbilloso ...
‎1869
5
The Devil You Know
'You subbie stealing kidney fat?' Damien asks. 'Could you sing 88?' Old Codger nods. Ruby scoffs, 'You no more subbie.' 'You shuddup, old woman.' 'How? How can you steal it?' Damien asks, making his voice loud to drown Ruby out.
Leonie Norrington, 2011
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Adventure stories
A mill pond off the beaches, except for once or twice ; ruddy miracle, Subbie, that's what it is.' 'What's it like, Skipper? Off the beaches?' Craig did not speak at first. Wally logged the South Foreland light, then returned to the binnacle. A running ...
Hayden McAllister, 1985
7
Mastery
Told through Robert Greene's signature blend of historical anecdote and psychological insight and drawing on interviews with world leaders, Mastery builds on the strategies outlined in The 48 Laws of Power to provide a practical guide to ...
Robert Greene, 2012
8
An Accidental Goddess
His subbie scrambled toward him. “Guthrie!” He launched himself sideways, well aware he might not be able to walk after this, then ducked behind the metal barrier she'd created. His subbie had her Stinger out, and was laying down a pattern ...
Linnea Sinclair, 2005
9
The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships - Vietnam ...
HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships - Vietnam 1965-1972 Rodney Nott, Noel Payne. CO I ^ c I X I 02 CO I SNIPPETS FROM A SUBBIE Dennis Jones completed 22 years service. 'Goofing' at HMAS VAMPIRE.
Rodney Nott, Noel Payne, 2008
10
Australian words and their origins
2. Comb, sub-artesian bore, water. 1920 A. AB. A PS ley Amateur Settlers 1 32 Examine one of the sub-artesian bores. 1926 M. Terry Across Unknown Aust. 1 35 The sub-artesian water . . was all right for drinking purposes. subbie, var. Subby.
Joan Hughes, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBBIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term subbie is used in the context of the following news items.
1
More unpaid subbie claims
Claims emerged yesterday of subcontractors being underpaid on another State Government project built by construction giant John Holland as the Opposition ... «The West Australian, Jun 15»
2
GB Building problems pull under subbie
Administrators have been appointed at design build contractor SCC due to cashflow problems partly attributed to the insolvency in March of its customer GB ... «Building.co.uk, Mar 15»
3
Norwegian contractor looks for patient British concrete subbie
A leading Norwegian construction company is looking for a subcontracting partner to deliver and provide concrete works, according to UK Trade & Investment ... «The Construction Index, Mar 15»
4
Bovis Homes hit by subbie shortages
A shortage of subcontractors has contributed to a 12% rise in Bovis Homes' house building costs in the south east and caused production delays. The firm ... «Construction Enquirer, Feb 15»
5
Steel subbie Eiffel rescued by William Hare
William Hare has bought fellow steel specialist Eiffel out of administration, saving 60 jobs at Wigan-based Eiffel. The deal helps secure supply of steel to one of ... «Building.co.uk, Dec 14»
6
Carillion investigates Qatar subbie worker claims
Carillion has launched an investigation into claims on BBC's Newsnight that migrant workers for its subcontractors in Qatar are being forced to work in unsafe ... «Construction News, Dec 14»
7
Costain subbie explores sale due to problem contract
TEG will explore the sale of its operating division after failing to exit its Greater Manchester waste deal with Costain, which has plunged the firm into uncertainty. «Construction News, Nov 14»
8
T Clarke loses court appeal over subbie claims
Building services giant T Clarke has lost a court appeal which would could have denied the right of subcontractors to pursue claims under the Construction Act. «Construction Enquirer, Oct 14»
9
Only one-in-ten subbies being paid within 30 days
More than 90% of specialist contractors are still having to wait more than 30 days to get paid on public contracts. The delays come despite Government promises ... «Construction Enquirer, Oct 14»
10
Subbie prices rise at fastest rate on record
Subcontractor rates rose at their fastest rate on record in August, as the sector returned to rapid growth, according to the latest survey of purchasing managers. «Building.co.uk, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
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