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?
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4 comments:

The Babka Nosher said...

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

4/07/2008 01:51:00 PM
Rebecca Einstein Schorr said...

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

4/07/2008 05:33:00 PM
Jack Steiner said...

Babka,

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

Rivster,

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

4/07/2008 10:20:00 PM
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

11/13/2010 04:21:00 PM

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