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Kobe
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A major port city in Japan, capital of Hyōgo Prefecture, famous for its beef and its harbour.
"They flew into Kobe before touring the surrounding mountains."
"Kobe beef is prized around the world for its marbling."
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Shouted while throwing something toward a bin or target, jokingly comparing the throw to a basketball shot by Kobe Bryant.
"He crumpled the paper, yelled "Kobe!", and sank it in the bin."
"Every time someone shoots a free throw at the gym, somebody shouts "Kobe!""
How to Use Kobe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Japanese city known for its beef, or a playful shout when tossing something at a target.
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The interjection use is informal internet/youth slang.
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Etymology
The city name comes from Japanese 神戸 (Kōbe); the interjection is a tribute to basketball star Kobe Bryant.