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Herbie
HUR-bee
Herbie (name) means a diminutive (nickname) form of the name Herbert. Example: “Everyone at school called him Herbie instead of Herbert.”
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A diminutive (nickname) form of the name Herbert.
"Everyone at school called him Herbie instead of Herbert."
How to use Herbie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly short form of the name Herbert.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Herbies
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Everyone at school called him _____ instead of Herbert.
Etymology
Formed from Herb and -ie.
Rhymes for Herbie
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What does “Herbie” mean?
The word “Herbie” means a diminutive (nickname) form of the name Herbert. In plain terms, a friendly short form of the name Herbert.
How do you pronounce “Herbie”?
“Herbie” is pronounced HUR-bee (/ˈ(h)ɝ.bi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Herbie” in a sentence?
Here is “Herbie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school called him Herbie instead of Herbert.”
What part of speech is “Herbie”?
“Herbie” is a name.
