- The term consists of adding the verb ending –ing to pub. The result is a word similar to clubbing where you go out to a club. The term pubbing was not used until late 20th century.
Pubbing
verb; back formation
to go with friends to a pub, e.g. Willy’s Pub
Etymology : Pub is a clipping of public or public house.
Source : “I went pubbing last night for the first time.” (Conversation with friend, September 2011)
Last modified: 4 December 2011