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Hanks
Hanks (name) means a surname, originally formed as a patronymic meaning "son of Hank.". Example: “Tom Hanks has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor.”
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A surname, originally formed as a patronymic meaning "son of Hank."
"Tom Hanks has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor."
How to use Hanks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA family surname derived from the given name Hank.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hankses
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Etymology
Formed from Hank plus -s. As a surname: from Hank plus the patronymic suffix -s. As a plural: from Hank plus the pluralization suffix -s.
Rhymes for Hanks
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What does “Hanks” mean?
The word “Hanks” means a surname, originally formed as a patronymic meaning "son of Hank.". In plain terms, a family surname derived from the given name Hank.
How do you use “Hanks” in a sentence?
Here is “Hanks” used in a sentence: “Tom Hanks has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor.”
What part of speech is “Hanks”?
“Hanks” is a name.
Is “Hanks” a common word?
“Hanks” is an uncommon word in modern English.
