Gubbah, also spelt gubba, is a term used by some Aboriginal people to refer to white people or non-Aboriginal people.
Answer and Explanation: While colloquialisms and slang change frequently by population and time, one of the most common terms used by many Aboriginal communities to refer to people of European descent is ''Gubba'' (sometimes spelled ''Gubbah'').
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Gubba: Is one of many words that means white people. Gubba actually comes from the word government and is used mostly in a derogatory manner. Other more traditional words used to describe white people include migaloo & wadjela.
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