Bubbele

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In the one of ''everybody loves Raymond/Frank's 65th birthday'' sitcoms, when Ray comes home he says to Debra  BUBBELE.What does it mean? Thanks in advance

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Do you mean Bubeleh?

Bubeleh - Endearing term for anyone you like regardless of age.

(borrowed from Yiddish)

Salam1101 · Answer

Thanks for your response,CalifJim
Actually,I wrote that down from TV caption but I suppose that's the one.
Thanks again
salam1101

Lupa.pinheiro · Answer

Hi,
I found this joke on a Jewish homepage, and the word that you ask for is there, and it seems that it means something nice to say to a child or someone you like. Like sweetheart, honey....
The information you got above is right, it's Yiddish.
Your spelling was also right.
Best regards,
Lupa

Bubbe Meiser
The little girl was lost in the best department store in town. Her grandmother had taken her shopping and they'd become separated.

A store assistant comforted the child and asked her name.

"Bubbele, Chuckele, Honey Cake, Sweetums" replied the child . That was the only name the child would offer despite several staff quizzing her.

An announcement was made over the store's Public Address System: "Will the grandmother of Bubbele, Chuckele, Honey Cake, Sweetums please come to the Customer Services Desk?"

CalifJim · Answer

Actually, since it's an attempt to spell Yiddish with English letters, there are a few spellings, including "bubala".

Salam1101 · Answer

Calfjim & lupa,I realy appreciate your help.

Anonymous · Answer

The little kid comes home from his first day at preshool and is greeted effusively at the door by his doting granny who is all over him with bubbele this and bubby that, and finally, "What did my little bubbele learn today in preschool""I learned my name is Irving."

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