tubular

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Cool, awesome.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It was such a tubular party, Journal! But a few minutes later, I walked up to the Hermosa Beach Pier and left the girls with my things, thinking the totally bitchin' party would continue. But when I got back, they were all gone.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tubular” mean?

Cool, awesome.

Is “tubular” formal or informal?

tubular is generally dated, slang.