Phrase guide

hubba hubba

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈhʌbə ˈhʌbə/

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intj

Meaning 1

An expression of appreciation or approval with a strong (positive) sexual connotation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, emphatic, ironic

Examples

  • 1947, My Favorite Brunette (film), around 23 min 20 sec - Map? Yeah, she even gave me one to hold for her. Mysterious map, missing uncle... pretty corny. You know, there was something about the way she looked that made me suspicious, but the way she looked, I didn't care. - But you kept the map? - Oh, sure. Why not? She may not have it up here, but... hubba hubba.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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