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Added 9 October 2026

herbert

/ˈhɝbɚt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about herbert at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924).

Origin

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

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