noun
Uncommon
Eastwood
EEST-wuud
Eastwood (noun) means a brave, tough, hardy man (an informal, jocular usage referencing actor Clint Eastwood). Example: “He acted like a total eastwood, refusing to show any fear.”
noun
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A brave, tough, hardy man (an informal, jocular usage referencing actor Clint Eastwood).
"The name is Dre Eastwood, when I'm packing a gun."
— “A Nigga Witta Gun”, A Nigga Witta Gun (1992)
"Maniac, lunatic, call him Snoop Eastwood."
— “Deep Cover”, Deep Cover (1992)
"He acted like a total eastwood, refusing to show any fear."
"Bustin' raps for my snaps, now they call me Eastwood."
— “Stranded on Death Row”, Stranded on Death Row (1992)
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.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- Eastwoods
- Past tense
- Eastwooded
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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.
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What does “Eastwood” mean?
The word “Eastwood” means a brave, tough, hardy man (an informal, jocular usage referencing actor Clint Eastwood). In plain terms, slang for someone acting tough and unshakeable, like a classic movie action hero.
How do you pronounce “Eastwood”?
“Eastwood” is pronounced EEST-wuud (/ˈiːstwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eastwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Eastwood” used in a sentence: “He acted like a total eastwood, refusing to show any fear.”
What part of speech is “Eastwood”?
“Eastwood” is a noun.
Is “Eastwood” a common word?
“Eastwood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
