noun
Eastwood
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noun
1
A brave, tough, hardy man (an informal, jocular usage referencing actor Clint Eastwood).
"He acted like a total eastwood, refusing to show any fear."
How to Use Eastwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for someone acting tough and unshakeable, like a classic movie action hero.
When to use it
Informal and rare — mostly seen in casual internet slang.
Word Forms
Eastwooded past tense, Eastwoods singular
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Etymology
From the surname Eastwood, most famously associated with actor Clint Eastwood, whose tough on-screen persona inspired this informal noun sense.