It is an Asian slang for crystal methamphetamine. It was said that the word originated from Japan while some say from China. It is mostly used in Asian countries specifically in Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Shabu Shabu is a delicacy. You dipbeef in boiling water in order to cook it. In Cantonese, people say you 'saap' the beef. Another meaning for 'saap' in Cantonese is to be a bit woolly in the head. So Shabu Shabu is slang for being a little slow-minded, being a little unobservant, being a little clumsy, but it is not intended to be strong criticism and is often used amongst friends.
Watch it! You're about to walk into that lamppost! You're so Shabu Shabu.
Watch it! You're about to walk into that lamppost! You're always 'saap haar saap haar'.
Methamphetamine; crystal meth
A magical substance that instantly makes you more productive, intelligent and energetic. A bonus is that you no longer need to sleep or eat. If anyone tells you about meth-induced psychosis, just ignore them. Those people probably had living nightmares before they got on the pipe.
Person on subway: what's that cloud of smoke that smells like cat piss and battery acid?
Homeless man on subway: mind your own business, I'm just smoking some shabu shabu.
Someone people love being around. She's smart, loyal, funny, AND she can do eyebrows. She threads like no other. Her makeup is on point and even when she's bare faced she slay. Everyone aspires to be a Benita Sabu. She's like the next generation Beyoncé. She's kind yet not someone people can take advantage of. She'll roast the fuck outta you for fun or to put you back in place. She's the founder of DEEZ NUTS.
person 1: damn bro did you see that?
person 2: nah man what you talking about
person 1: benita sabu bro she got them fleeky eyebrows
person 2: *gasp*