proper noun
Street Slang
Umble
· proper noun · texas
How locals say Humble, TX — the H is silent.
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Definitions
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Houston-area pronunciation of Humble, TX — the suburb just north-east of the city. The 'H' is silent. Say 'Humble' with the H and you've outed yourself as not from here.
“I-69 north, exit Umble — meet you at the Greenspoint side.”
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Umble In A Sentence
I-69 north, exit Umble — meet you at the Greenspoint side.
Origin & Usage
Local pronunciation convention dating back to the town's founding family, the Humbles, whose name was reportedly pronounced without the H.
Variants
Humble
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