pubber

English

Etymology

From pub +‎ -er.

Noun

pubber (plural pubbers)

1. (informal) Synonym of publisher (elided form).
   • 1949 January 1, Billboard:

     With attention currently focused on the writer and pubber interventions in the Leibeli case, it is significant that three major pubbers have still not signed the basic agreement with the Songwriters' Protective Association (SPA).

2. (informal) Synonym of pubgoer.

   Coordinate terms: clubber, clubgoer

   • 2014, Malcolm Barnard, Fashion Theory: An Introduction, page 45:

     The pubbers and clubbers of the Bigg Market in Newcastle UK feel less need for spiritual protection but they also appear to feel less need for physical protection, famously braving the northern cold in skimpy frocks and high heels.