Stubs

/stʌbz/ noun

Definition

Short pieces left after something has been removed or used up, like cigarette stubs or ticket stubs.

Etymology

From Old English 'stub,' possibly related to 'stubble.' The term originally described tree stumps, then evolved to mean any short remainder.

Kelly Says

Ticket stubs became collectible memorabilia—people kept them from concerts and sports events as tiny paper records of important moments, turning something disposable into treasured memories!

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