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Definition stub in British English

stub noun

[countable] noun
/stʌb/
1

the part of something that remains after you have burnt or used the rest

Example

the stub of a cigarette/cigar/candle

Synonyms and related words
ash brand charcoal
1.1

the part of something that remains after the rest is cut or broken off

Synonyms and related words
e-waste rubbish litter
2

the part of a ticket or cheque that you keep to prove that you have paid for something

Example

a couple of old ticket stubs in my pocket

Synonyms and related words
ticket stub single
Definition stub in British English