FUBU

FUBU is an acronym for "For Us, By Us," a clothing brand established in 1992, aimed at catering to the African-American community by creating fashion that resonated with the urban, hip-hop culture of the time. Founded by Daymond John, an American entrepreneur, investor, author, and television personality best known as one of the original "Sharks" on the ABC reality television series "Shark Tank," FUBU emerged from the streets of Queens, New York, embodying a self-reliant ethos and entrepreneurial spirit. The brand quickly rose to fame, leveraging the burgeoning hip-hop scene for promotion.

In the context of relationships, FUBU means "F*ck Buddy." This is a crude version of the more widely used "Friends with Benefits" (FWB). It denotes a relationship where two people engage in sexual activities without romantic commitment. It emphasizes a mutual agreement where both parties seek physical intimacy while avoiding emotional attachment or the responsibilities that come with a more serious relationship. The understanding is typically that the arrangement satisfies physical desires while allowing both individuals to remain free to pursue other romantic interests or maintain their single status. For example?

FUBU also means "F*cked Up Beyond Use." In this context, it expresses a state of complete disrepair or dysfunction. It is often often used to describe situations or items so severely damaged or flawed, they're considered irreparable. For example:

When used to mean "For Us By Us" or "F*cked Up Beyond Use," FUBU is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words.