Meaning of hubba hubba | Babel Free
ˈhʌbə ˈhʌbəDefinitions
An expression of appreciation or approval with a strong (positive) sexual connotation.
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.”
“[Judy] Grahn and [Marilyn] Monroe are allies, as they literally destroy⟳ and prevent⟳ smirking men from reducing women to hubba hubba hubba, some like⟳ it hot, "brainless cinderellas."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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