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Herbert

her·bert

UK/ˈhɜːbət/ US/ˈhɝbɚt/ fairly common slang

noun

1.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

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Origin

* (working-class youth): From the name Herbert. The term was popularised by the punk movement but predates it.

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