herpe

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English

Etymology

Back-formation from herpes.

Pronunciation

Noun

herpe (plural herpes)

  1. (hypercorrect, humorous) A herpes infection.
    • 2001 July 14, cultcuts, “They're Playing with Fire........................”, in alt.horror (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-18:
      I'll never understand the psychological make up of several people who come back from time to time when it is obvious that their rhetoric isn't wanted. Yet, they come back like a Herpe monthly.
      Trolls = Herpes. I think that's fitting.
    • 2002 November 10, Tara, “Zac Hanson in a Speedo with naked toes”, in alt.fan.hanson (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-18:
      >The little 'blister/herpes' deal you're referring to is called a break-out. I'm sure you've had one before.

      Actually no, I've never had a herpe before.
    • 2004 April 1, Jerry K., “Cypress”, in rec.skydiving (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-18:
      >I got around...

      Heh. Like a herpe?

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Noun

herpe m (plural herpes)

  1. (medicine) herpes (viral disease)