"Hughie" meaning in All languages combined

See Hughie on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Audio: EN-AU ck1 Hughie.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Hugh|ie}} Hugh + -ie Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hughie
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Hugh. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Hughie-en-name-F4-AxUPc Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 42 34 24
  2. (Australia) An imaginary god or higher power responsible for rain. Tags: Australia
    Sense id: en-Hughie-en-name-Lw2LSUpC Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -ie Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 42 33 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 42 34 24 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ie: 32 42 26
  3. (surfing, chiefly humorous) Imaginary god who creates surf (waves, and associated conditions). Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Surfing
    Sense id: en-Hughie-en-name-cr88JGPP Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 42 34 24 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: Huey Derived forms: send her down Hughie

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