variants often Hebe
disparaging + offensive
: jew
: the Greek goddess of youth and a cupbearer to the gods

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for Hebrew

Noun (2)

Latin, from Greek Hēbē

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hebe was in 1561

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“Hebe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hebe. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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