Hughie
Hughie proper noun: a diminutive of the male given name Hugh.
Proper noun
Hughie
- A diminutive of the male given name Hugh.
- An imaginary god or higher power responsible for rain.
- As soon as they see me scurrying around picking up snorkels and flippers they know the Big Wet is on its way. The skies will open and Hughie will send it down.1981, Les Tanner, Nature's a Nice Place to Visit, from Tanner With Words, 1981. Quoted in Aussie Humour, Macmillan, 1988, page 93
- Imaginary god who creates surf (waves, and associated conditions).
- Pipe scowled. “Hughie... send us swell! Not just any swell, but a grand macking swell! In return, we pray you will accept this near-virginal surfboard sacrifice that we make in your name!”2006, DC Green, Surf Europe
Forms of Hughie
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Origin of Hughie
From Hugh + -ie. Regarding rain, various etymologies have been proposed; see Send 'er down, Hughie!.
Words formed from Hughie
Questions about Hughie
- What does Hughie mean?
- Hughie means a diminutive of the male given name Hugh.
- What part of speech is Hughie?
- Hughie is a proper noun.
Words near Hughie in the dictionary
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