dub

What it means

A win or a victory — derived from the letter 'W' for 'win.' Taking a dub means succeeding at something, and it's often used as a celebratory call, the opposite of taking an 'L.'

Examples

• We took the dub in overtime, what a game.
• Got the job offer today, that's a dub for sure.
• Big dub for the team after that comeback win.
• Snagged the last concert ticket — absolute dub.

Where it comes from

Comes from 'W' (win), with 'dub' being slang for the letter W. It became popular in gaming and sports culture and spread widely online as the counterpart to 'L.'

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