name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A powerful storm resulting from wind passing between mountains and other land formations. slang

   "Herbies come out of the south and create frigid, whiteout conditions with astonishing speed."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A diminutive of the male given name Herbert.

Example

More examples

"Herbie remained irresolute about moving to another country, torn between adventure and the comfort of home."

Etymology

From Herb + -ie.

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