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shubz
What does shubz mean?
A party, especially an informal house party. Also spelled 'shoobs'.
"There's a shubz at his yard tonight."
Origin
From Jamaican Patois 'shub up' (to move/dance closely); documented in Green's Dictionary of Slang as 'shoobz'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'shubz' mean?
It's slang for a party, especially an informal house party.
Where does 'shubz' come from?
It derives from Jamaican Patois 'shub up' (to move or dance closely) and is recorded in Green's Dictionary of Slang as 'shoobz'.
How is 'shubz' spelled?
You'll see 'shubz', 'shoobs', or 'shoobz' — all refer to the same kind of party.
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