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Ubba (Old Norse: Ubbi; died 878) was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 860s. [ note 1 ] The Great Army appears to have been a coalition of warbands drawn from Scandinavia , Ireland , the Irish Sea region and Continental Europe .
Ubbi dubbi is a language game spoken with the English language. It was popularized by the 1972–1978 PBS children's show Zoom. [1] [2] When Zoom was revived in 1999 on PBS, Ubbi dubbi was again a feature of the show. [3] [4]
A slang term for crack cocaine; A skateboarding term for a large concrete block used to do tricks on (originating with Hubba Hideout) "Hubba Hubba Zoot Zoot", a novelty song by the Swedish band Caramba from their 1981 self-titled album
Ubba's army bore the raven banner, the symbol of Odin, and it flapped strongly in the wind, signifying victory. [7] According to legend, this banner was woven by the daughters of Ragnar Lodbrok, the sisters of Ubba, and could foretell what would happen in the forthcoming battle, flapping strongly for a victory and hanging limply for a defeat. [9]
UBBA – An acronym of the Swedish phrase "Utan B, Bara A", meaning "without B, only A". The name is an intentional spoof of the famous Swedish band ABBA, but the resemblance to the Viking chief Ubba is just a coincidence. Ugly Kid Joe – A parody of the LA glam band, Pretty Boy Floyd.
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During 877, the 20-year-old Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg arrives at King Alfred of Wessex's court to proclaim the defeat of the forces of Danish chieftain and warrior Ubba Lothbrokson, as well as his killing of Ubba himself in single combat, only to find that his enemy Ealdorman Odda the Younger has lied, denying he had any part in the great victory.