tubular

• Adjectif signifiant littéralement « en forme de tube », mais utilisé en argot pour qualifier quelque chose d'excellent, de remarquable ou de très satisfaisant, notamment dans le contexte du surf ou de la culture jeune.

An old-fashioned slang term from the 1980s, popularized by surf culture, meaning excellent or awesome.

1. Having the shape of a tubeB2formal

   Shaped like or consisting of a tube or tubes.

   ayant la forme d'un tube

   • The plant has long, tubular leaves.
   • The device uses a tubular structure for fluid flow.
   • Tubular bells are used in some musical compositions.

   Synonymescannularcylindricaltube-shapedtubelike

2. Relating to a tube or tubesB2formal

   Describing something that is made of or contains hollow tubes, often for the passage of fluids.

   tubulaire

   • The tubular design allows for efficient water transport.
   • The engine uses a tubular heat exchanger.
   • Tubular components are common in plumbing systems.

   Synonymescannular