noun
hoobae
Hoobae (noun) means (Korea) Someone junior to you, such as a younger student.
noun
1
(Korea) Someone junior to you, such as a younger student.
"It is expected that hoobaes treat their sunbaes with respect."
— Seung Hee Yoo, Korean Culture Explored Through Survey Research (2012)
2
(Korea) A pop idol who debuted more recently or has less experience.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 후배(後輩) (hubae, “junior”); a doublet of kohai.
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What is the meaning of hoobae?
"hoobae" (noun) means (Korea) Someone junior to you, such as a younger student.
What are the different meanings of hoobae?
"hoobae" has 2 main meanings: 1. (Korea) Someone junior to you, such as a younger student; 2. (Korea) A pop idol who debuted more recently or has less experience.
