1. Means wonderful in German. This word is used by people who choose not to be straight.
Bob: We use the word "wonderful" too much.
Johnny: Dude, only you use that word.
Bob: I guess I am the only one who says "wonderful".
Craig: I say wunderbar a lot.
contested etymology tho probable genesis in early 80s Berlin electro-artpop movement or 1920s Weimar Germany. can be both an exclamation to indicate visceral, hedonistic pleasure with one's situation, or a more conversational phrase to express heady vibes empathy with a friend's recent achievements.
Dude 1: I just heard the remix to Purple Ribbon All-Stars' "Kryptonite." ABSOLUT WUNDERBAR!
Dude 1: My girl ordered the number 19 combination platter at the Indian spot last nite. The yogurt was straight fire; I was hecka wylin on it.
Dude 2: O Abs Wunderbar status fo sho fo sho.