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Epstein
EHP-steen
Epstein (name) means a surname from German, notably borne by American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein and American sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein; variant form Eppstein.
name
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A surname from German, notably borne by American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein and American sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein; variant form Eppstein.
verb
1
slang (informal) To kill someone and make it look like they took their own life, especially to silence a witness.
adj
1
informal (informal) Connected with Jeffrey Epstein, especially in a way that suggests possible guilt in his crimes.
2
(informal) Showing wealth and privilege combined with escaping punishment for serious crimes, including child sexual abuse.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Epsteins
- Third person singular
- epsteins
- Past tense
- epsteined
Etymology
Borrowed from German Epstein. See also Epshteyn from Yiddish.
Rhymes for Epstein
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What does “Epstein” mean?
The word “Epstein” means a surname from German, notably borne by American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein and American sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein; variant form Eppstein.
How do you pronounce “Epstein”?
“Epstein” is pronounced EHP-steen (/ˈɛp.stiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Epstein” in a sentence?
Here is “Epstein” used in a sentence: “He has dirt on a lot of powerful people; they are likely going to epstein him.”
What part of speech is “Epstein”?
Depending on how it is used, “Epstein” can be a name, a verb and an adjective.
Where does the word “Epstein” come from?
The word “Epstein” comes from German. Borrowed from German Epstein. See also Epshteyn from Yiddish.
Is “Epstein” a common word?
“Epstein” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Epstein” have?
“Epstein” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname from German, notably borne by American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein and American sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein; variant form Eppstein.
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