noun
hermie
HUR-mee
noun
1
Informal, shortened form of "hermit crab".
"The kids found a hermie scuttling across the sand."
name
1
An informal nickname for Herman or Hermione.
"Everyone at school called her Hermie for short."
How to Use Hermie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname, or slang for a hermit crab.
When to use it
Informal in all senses.
Word Forms
hermies plural, hermies plural
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Etymology
A casual shortening, from "hermit" or as a pet form of Herman/Hermione.