Does Anyone Still Say Hubba- Hubba?

hubba-hubba (HUB-uh HUB-uh) interjection

Used to express approval, enthusiasm, or excitement. Also, akin to wolf whistle. [Of unknown origin.]


Well, does anyone?

4 comments:

The Babka Nosher said...

I haven't been, but I may start... in your honor.

Rebecca Einstein Schorr said...

Um yeah...actually somehow that word ended up in our Purim Shpiel this year...

Jack Steiner said...

Babka,

That sounds good to me. We'll start a club.

Rivster,

Orange County has a weird affect upon many people. ;)

Anonymous said...

In jump school we heard that a lot. Hubba hubba!! meaning get your butts in gear. Hurry up! It was also used when appreciating a good-looking woman, but was a result of hearing it from the cadre. It became a common term for several things. I don't know where the jump school cadre got it. v

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