tubular

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːbjʊlə/

The English word “tubular” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

Shaped like a tube.
Relating to, or composed of, tubes or tubules.
Cool, awesome.

Etymology

From Latin tubulus + -ar. By surface analysis, tubule + -ar. The sense meaning "cool" or "awesome" is believed to be a figurative extension originating in surfing lingo, from the way that an excellent wave encloses a surfer within tubular walls of water.

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