"Ernie and Bert" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The names of two Muppet characters in the children's TV series Sesame Street. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ernie and Bert
  1. (informal, figurative) Two inseparable friends whose personalities are vastly different. Wikipedia link: Sesame Street Tags: figuratively, informal Categories (topical): Fictional characters Synonyms: Bert and Ernie

Alternative forms

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