Huber (en. Huber)

/y.beʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To divert someone from their obligations by causing them harm.
He was hubing his neighbors by playing the music too loud.
Il hubait ses voisins en laissant de la musique trop forte.
To verbally injure or attack someone.
She hubed him with harsh critiques.
Elle l'a hubé avec des critiques acerbes.

Etymology

Provençal 'huber', uncertain etymology.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hub a friend
To cause trouble to a friend.
huber un ami
to be hubed
To be a victim of malice.
être hubé
hubed by rumors
To be affected by malicious rumors.
hubée par les rumeurs

Related Words

aggression
Act of violence or threat.
agression
insult
Offensive word or act.
injure
harassment
Persistence in attacking someone.
harcèlement

Slang Meanings

To be mistreated or looked down upon.
This place is a real hub for tourists.
Cet endroit est un vrai huber pour les touristes.