2006-12-23 13:38:17 · 8 answers · asked by rasckal 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's short for, "Hebrew," and it's considered a less-than-polite term (like Frog for French person, Kraut for German, Limey for a British person and so on).
2006-12-23 13:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jess B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where they're from. There's a town in PA called 'Hebe' and it's very rural. In the surrounding towns, it's an affectionate jab that means 'country bumpkin.'
2006-12-23 13:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's calling him a Jew...short for Hebrew
2006-12-23 13:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Hebrew - a Jewish person. Not a very nice word, though.
2006-12-23 13:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing on this one. I am thinking that might be short for Hebrew or Jew.
2006-12-23 13:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the cultural context.
Cordially,
John
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2006-12-23 13:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't know, or you're trying to start some confrontation now? Are you a ...........
2006-12-23 13:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Jew? just guessing
2006-12-23 13:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋