noun
Meaning 1
An underclassman or junior, in the context of Korea.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
hoobae
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noun
Meaning 2
A newer or less experienced idol.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: South Korean idol fandom
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 후배(後輩) (hubae, “junior”). Doublet of kohai.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Japanese: フベ (fube) — underclassman or junior, in the context of Korea
- Korean: 후배 (hubae) — underclassman or junior, in the context of Korea