Entity: FABULOUS-
Fabulous is a slang term originally used in African American culture to express excitement or approval. It has evolved to mean excellent, wonderful, or superb.
Fabulous
Etymology
Originating from Latin 'fabulosus' meaning 'celebrated in fable,' fabulous evolved from 'mythical' to 'incredible' and 'marvelous' by the 20th century.
Definition
Fabulous is a slang term used to express excitement or approval, meaning excellent, wonderful, or superb. It can also refer to something resembling or suggesting a fable, of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature.
Historical Context
Originally used in African American culture, fabulous was a nonsense word, often used by children to express excited approbation. Over time, it has become a widely used term in popular culture.
Cultural Significance
Fabulous has become a versatile term in modern language, used to describe something exceptionally good or unusual. It is often associated with positivity, excitement, and approval.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts to fabulous include fantastic, superb, excellent, and wonderful.
See Also
Resembling or suggesting a fable; of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature.