Dub

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Definition

Slang for Volkswagen, shortened from "VW" which becomes "Vee-Dub" when said aloud, then condensed to just "Dub" because efficiency. It's how car enthusiasts identify each other in the wild, like a secret handshake but for German engineering fans.

Example Usage

Nice Dub! Is that a Golf R or a GTI?

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dub&defid=10677)

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