Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huhb-uh huhb-uh]
- /ˈhʌb ə ˈhʌb ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huhb-uh huhb-uh]
- /ˈhʌb ə ˈhʌb ə/
Definitions of hubba hubba words
- interjection hubba hubba expressing sexual attraction 1
- interjection hubba hubba expressing excitement 1
- interjection hubba hubba (emphatic) An expression of appreciation or approval with a strong (good) sexual connotation. 0
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Origin of hubba hubba
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45, Americanism; origin uncertain; much speculation has been devoted to the original sense and origin of this expression; the foreign sources proposed (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Spanish) are generally improbable and lack supporting evidence
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Parts of speech for Hubba hubba
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hubba hubba popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for hubba hubba
noun hubba hubba
- noise — sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: deafening noises.
- upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- ruckus — a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus: The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.
Antonyms for hubba hubba
noun hubba hubba
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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