"fantabulosa" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /fæn.tæb.juːˈləʊ.sə/ Forms: more fantabulosa [comparative], most fantabulosa [superlative]
Rhymes: -əʊsə Etymology: UK late-1950s. Probably from fantabulous. Etymology templates: {{m|en|fantabulous}} fantabulous Head templates: {{en-adj}} fantabulosa (comparative more fantabulosa, superlative most fantabulosa)
  1. (Polari) Wonderful Tags: Polari Synonyms: excellent and Thesaurus:wonderful (english: of the highest quality; invoking awe and admiration)
    Sense id: en-fantabulosa-en-adj-2OVkN4VD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Polari

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