herbie

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Meaning · English

A powerful storm resulting from wind passing between mountains and other land formations.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Herbies come out of the south and create frigid, whiteout conditions with astonishing speed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “herbie” mean?

A powerful storm resulting from wind passing between mountains and other land formations.

Is “herbie” formal or informal?

herbie is generally slang.