"fubu" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfu.bʊ/ Forms: fubus [plural]
Etymology: Abbreviation of fuck buddy. Etymology templates: {{abbrev|en|fuck buddy}} Abbreviation of fuck buddy Head templates: {{en-noun}} fubu (plural fubus)
  1. (Philippines, slang) Fuck buddy, friend with benefits. Tags: Philippines, slang

Inflected forms

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