"herbert" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhɝbɚt/ [General-American], /ˈhɜːbət/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: En-au-herbert.ogg Forms: herberts [plural]
Etymology: * (working-class youth): From the name Herbert. The term was popularised by the punk movement but predates it. * (pervert): From the similarity in sound. Etymology templates: {{sense|working-class youth}} (working-class youth):, {{sense|pervert}} (pervert): Head templates: {{en-noun}} herbert (plural herberts)
  1. (slang, punk subculture) A working-class youth, especially male. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-herbert-en-noun-9OWz6bti Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 75 11 14
  2. (slang) A foolish or contemptible person, especially male. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-herbert-en-noun-PwoQwZd3
  3. (slang) A pervert. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-herbert-en-noun-ngZIrVI8

Inflected forms

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