"Jeb" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /d͡ʒɛb/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jeb.wav
Rhymes: -ɛb Head templates: {{en-prop}} Jeb
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Jebediah.
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  2. A nickname.
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