hubba
word
Definition
An informal exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or attraction, often when someone finds someone or something very appealing.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and somewhat old-fashioned in American English. Commonly used in the phrase 'hubba hubba' to express attraction, often playfully or jokingly. Rarely used alone in modern speech.
Spanish: ¡guau! (expresión de admiración o atracción, informal)Portuguese (BR): uau! (expressão de atração, informal)Portuguese (PT): uau! (expressão de atração, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 哇哦！（表示惊叹或吸引, 俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 哇哦！（表示驚歎或吸引, 俚語）Hindi: हुब्बा! (आकर्षण या प्रशंसा की अभिव्यक्ति, बोलचाल)Arabic: هيبا! (تعجب أو إعجاب، عامية)Bengali: হুব্বা - বাহ্ - আরে বাহRussian: ух ты - воу - ух ты жJapanese: うわー - すごい - おおっVietnamese: ôi chao - trời ơi - chàKorean: 허바 - 와 - 오Turkish: vay be - vay canına - ooUrdu: واہ - ارے واہ - افIndonesian: wuih - wah - buset
Example Sentences
"Hubba, check out that sunset!"
natural
"Hubba! I wasn't expecting you to dress up tonight!"
natural
He saw a sports car and said, "Hubba!"
basic
When she entered the room, everyone whispered, "Hubba!"
basic
Hubba—that dress looks amazing on you!
basic
He walked in with a new haircut. "Hubba—looking sharp!"
natural