Hib

See also: hib

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɪb/
  • Rhymes: -ɪb

Etymology 1

Acronym of Haemophilus influenzae b.

Noun

Hib (uncountable)

  1. Haemophilus influenzae, serotype b: a particular type of bacterium responsible for pneumonia, meningitis, and other diseases.

Etymology 2

Clipping of Hibernian.

Noun

Hib (plural Hibs)

  1. Clipping of Hibernian (“someone associated with Hibernian Football Club, as a player, coach, fan etc.”)

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