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hoobae
What does hoobae mean?
Someone junior to you in a profession or field, such as a more recently debuted idol. The counterpart to a sunbae.
"As their hoobae, she was thrilled to share a stage with them."
Origin
Korean 후배 (hoobae), 'junior'.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoobae mean?
It refers to someone junior to you in a profession or field, such as an idol who debuted more recently than you.
How is hoobae different from sunbae?
A hoobae is your junior, while a sunbae is your senior; the two terms are direct counterparts in the seniority system.
Where does 'hoobae' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 후배 (hoobae), meaning 'junior,' and is also spelled 'hubae.'
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