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herbert.

A working-class youth, especially male.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɝbɚt/General-American/ˈhɜːbət/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A working-class youth, especially male.

    slang
  2. A foolish or contemptible person, especially male.

    slang
Where this word comes from

* (working-class youth): From the name Herbert. The term was popularised by the punk movement but predates it.

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