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Agnew

AG-noo

Agnew (name) means a surname of Scottish or Irish origin. Example: “Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon.”

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A surname of Scottish or Irish origin.

"Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon."

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In plain EnglishA Scottish or Irish surname, known in the U.S. through Vice President Spiro Agnew.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Either a Scottish habitational surname from the Norman village of Agneaux, or an anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Gnímh.

Origin: Irish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Agnew” mean?

The word “Agnew” means a surname of Scottish or Irish origin. In plain terms, a Scottish or Irish surname, known in the U.S. through Vice President Spiro Agnew.

How do you pronounce “Agnew”?

“Agnew” is pronounced AG-noo (/ˈæɡ.nu/ in IPA).

How do you use “Agnew” in a sentence?

Here is “Agnew” used in a sentence: “Spiro Agnew served as U.S. Vice President under Richard Nixon.”

What part of speech is “Agnew”?

“Agnew” is a name.

Where does the word “Agnew” come from?

The word “Agnew” comes from Irish. Either a Scottish habitational surname from the Norman village of Agneaux, or an anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Gnímh.

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