I am a Filipino and I am following the different questions and answers about U.S. politics. I encountered the word "dubya" or "dubyah" when referring to Pres. G W Bush. I am curious and I want to know what this word means. Is it a nickname, or an offensive word?. I've looked in the Dictionary and didn't find this word. Can someone explain it to me?.
2007-01-05 00:07:29 · 5 answers · asked by roadwarrior 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
To distinguish between George Herbert Walker Bush (41st President of US) and George Walker Bush (current president), he'd acquired the nickname "W". But in Texas, where they have a regional accent - a drawl - "Double U" (name of the letter W) sounds like "Dubya".
2007-01-05 00:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a play on his middle initial of W in President Bush's name.
When used, it is usually done so in a derogatory fashion.
2007-01-05 00:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "W" for George W Bush. To be able to distinguish between him and his father.
2007-01-05 00:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by nosycap9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's how some people like to pronounce his middle initial.
2007-01-05 00:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Al Dave Ismail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dubya = idoit from Texas...although that is redundant.
2007-01-05 00:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by teeyodi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋