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.
And dying in yo' bed many years from now, would ya be willing ta trade all da days from dis here day ta dat fo' one chance, just one chance, ta come back here as young men an' tell our enemies dat dey may take our lives but dey will never take our freedom ... YUB NUB!