name · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈmælɪbuː/
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CMU ARPABET:M AE1 L AH0 B UW0
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name
Meaning 1
A city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, known for its beaches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 2
Ellipsis of Malibu Bay (“California”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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Meaning 3
An indigenous people found in Colombia
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 4
The language spoken by those people
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noun
Meaning 5
A type of lightweight longboard known for its stability.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing
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Meaning 6
Ellipsis of Malibu bay breeze
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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noun
Meaning 7
Alternative form of malibu
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
Etymology
From Ventureño Humaliwo (literally “where the surf sounds loudly”).
From the Malibu malibu (“chief”)
Named for the town of Malibu, where the boards were first made.
Across languages
Translations
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.