"Hef" meaning in English

See Hef in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Rhymes: -ɛf Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hef
  1. (informal) A nickname for Hugh Hefner, American businessman and playboy Tags: informal Categories (topical): Individuals, Nicknames of individuals
    Sense id: en-Hef-en-name-hN3ZRFKz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2012 May 27, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “New Kid On The Block” (season 4, episode 8; originally aired 11/12/1992)”, in The Onion AV Club:",
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