noun
hermie
HUR-mee
Hermie (noun) means Informal, shortened form of "hermit crab". Example: “The kids found a hermie scuttling across the sand.”
noun
1
Informal, shortened form of "hermit crab".
"The kids found a hermie scuttling across the sand."
"Your hermies need a second home to chill out in whenever they're sick or molting."
— Kelli A. Wilkins, Hermit Crabs For Dummies (2011)
name
1
An informal nickname for Herman or Hermione.
"Everyone at school called her Hermie for short."
How to use hermie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname, or slang for a hermit crab.
When to use it
Informal in all senses.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hermies
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Etymology
A casual shortening, from "hermit" or as a pet form of Herman/Hermione.
Rhymes for hermie
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What does “hermie” mean?
The word “hermie” means informal, shortened form of "hermit crab". In plain terms, a casual nickname, or slang for a hermit crab.
How do you pronounce “hermie”?
“Hermie” is pronounced HUR-mee (/ˈhɜːmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hermie” in a sentence?
Here is “hermie” used in a sentence: “The kids found a hermie scuttling across the sand.”
What part of speech is “hermie”?
Depending on how it is used, “hermie” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “hermie” have?
“Hermie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, shortened form of "hermit crab".
