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Getty
GEH-tee
Getty (name) means a surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty. Example: “The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune.”
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A surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty.
"The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune."
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What does “Getty” mean?
The word “Getty” means a surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty.
How do you pronounce “Getty”?
“Getty” is pronounced GEH-tee (/ˈɡɛti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Getty” in a sentence?
Here is “Getty” used in a sentence: “The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune.”
What part of speech is “Getty”?
“Getty” is a name.
Is “Getty” a common word?
“Getty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
