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himbo

noun
him·​bo | \ ˈhim-(ˌ)bō \
plural himbos

Definition of himbo

: an attractive but vacuous man

First Known Use of himbo

1988, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for himbo

blend of him and bimbo

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Dictionary Entries near himbo

Himalo-Chinese

Himantopus

himation

himbo

Himeji

himene

him/her

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The first known use of himbo was in 1988

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