red herring

In novels, usually mystery novels, a "red herring" is an extraneous character meant to divert the reader's attention from the true killer/robber/etc. It is usually a logical choice for the culprit, but ends up being nothing.

I thought Hampton was the killer, but he was a total red herring. It was Muldoon.

by Clinto September 22, 2005

Herregud

The Norwegian way of saying "Oh my God".

Widely used by people in every age, young and old. Some might think it's a curse word, others wont.

Can be used in a lot of different situations.

"Herregud, that's awesome!"
"Oh my God, that's awesome!"

"Herregud da!"
"Give it a rest!"

by lothloric October 23, 2009

Herro Yerro Ferro

The term, Herro Yerro Ferro originates from, Hello Yellow Fellow. "yellow fellow" or "yerro ferro" is a derogatory term for asians. Also replacing the L's with R's is also making fun of the asian accent.

Caucasian: Herro Yerro Ferro!
Asian: Hello?

by bladityblah November 25, 2011

Herren

To Brush one's teeth while in the shower. Can also refer to shaving a guy's face in the shower. The word comes from Chris Herren on the ESPN special when he talked about how he shaved and brushed his teeth in the shower because he was too ashamed to look at himself in the mirror

"I was really rushed this morning so I pulled a Herren in the shower"

by Az2Az September 8, 2012

red herring argument

Fallacy of the red herring: Ignoring a criticism of an argument by changing attention to another subject.

Sure I ran the car into a tree, but you forgot my brithday.

by robbot July 13, 2005

herring sweats

Rejecting the suggestion of menopause symptoms by blaming consumption of certain foods.

Lynn's herring sweats wouldn't let her sleep and she blamed it on too much deli.

by Seattleforge March 16, 2015

Herrick Middle School

A middle school with very bad teachers who body shame girls, share biased opinions on politics, and personally victimize students.

Example: *girl 1 with small boobs walks by with V-neck*

*girl 2 with big boobs walks by wearing the same shirt*

Teacher: "girl 2, please change your top"

Girl 2: "but girl 1 was wearing the same shirt!"

herrick middle school's policy is modesty.

by Barbara dinkly May 26, 2017