A small rodent with long hind legs, a long tail, and large eyes, commonly kept as a pet.
Shortened form of 'gerbil,' derived from Arabic 'jarbu.' The abbreviation 'gerb' emerged as the animals became popular pets in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Pet lovers created 'gerb' as a cute, shortened nickname—it's the kind of informal word that gets into dictionaries because people use it so much with their beloved pets.
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