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.