hubba hubba

[ huhb-uh huhb-uh ]

interjection

, Slang.

1. (an exclamation of admiration, approval, or enthusiasm, used especially by G.I.'s of World War II as a shout in appreciation of a pretty girl.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubba hubba¹

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

Related Words

• advocacy
• affirmation
• approval
• backing
• commercial
• confirmation
• favor
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