Sagan
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Noun — An informal, jokey unit of measurement equal to at least four billion.
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Etymology
Coined from the phrase "billions and billions," popularly (if inaccurately) associated with astronomer Carl Sagan through Johnny Carson's impressions of him.
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What does “Sagan” mean?
The word “Sagan” means an informal, jokey unit of measurement equal to at least four billion. In plain terms, a humorous, informal unit meaning "an enormous number," referencing Carl Sagan's association with the phrase "billions and billions.".
How do you pronounce “Sagan”?
“Sagan” is pronounced SAY-guhn (/ˈseɪɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sagan” in a sentence?
Here is “Sagan” used in a sentence: “The national debt is easily several sagans of dollars, jokes the columnist.”
What part of speech is “Sagan”?
“Sagan” is a noun.
