Herbie
proper nounnounattested in dialogue
- Canada//ˈ(h)ɝ.bi//
- Australia//ˈhɜː.bi//
A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.
proper noun
- 1
A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.
Etymology
From Herb + -ie.
noun
- 1
slangA powerful storm resulting from wind passing between mountains and other land formations.
Herbies come out of the south and create frigid, whiteout conditions with astonishing speed.
Forms
- plural
- Herbies
herbal · Made from or with herbs.herbert · A working-class youth, especially male.Herbert · A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use…
Herbie · A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.
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