Wheaton
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Name — A surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, including the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois.
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Etymology
As a slang unit ("a wheaton"), it was coined in 2009 by cartoonist John Kovalic, named after actor Wil Wheaton, meaning about 500,000 social-media followers.
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What does “Wheaton” mean?
The word “Wheaton” means a surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, including the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois. In plain terms, mainly a place name and surname; also, playfully, an internet slang unit for a large follower count.
How do you pronounce “Wheaton”?
“Wheaton” is pronounced WEE-tuhn (/ˈwiːtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wheaton” in a sentence?
Here is “Wheaton” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Wheaton, Illinois.”
What part of speech is “Wheaton”?
“Wheaton” is a name.
Where does the word “Wheaton” come from?
The word “Wheaton” dates back to around 2009. As a slang unit ("a wheaton"), it was coined in 2009 by cartoonist John Kovalic, named after actor Wil Wheaton, meaning about 500,000 social-media followers.