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Huxtable

HUHKS-tuh-buhl
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Huxtable (name) means an English surname, particularly associated in popular culture with the fictional family on The Cosby Show. Example: “The Huxtables were a beloved television family in the 1980s.”

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An English surname, particularly associated in popular culture with the fictional family on The Cosby Show.
"The Huxtables were a beloved television family in the 1980s."
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Etymology

A habitational surname from Devon, from Old English words for "hook or spur of land" and "post."

Origin: Old English

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What does “Huxtable” mean?
The word “Huxtable” means an English surname, particularly associated in popular culture with the fictional family on The Cosby Show.
How do you pronounce “Huxtable”?
“Huxtable” is pronounced HUHKS-tuh-buhl (/ˈhʌkstəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Huxtable” in a sentence?
Here is “Huxtable” used in a sentence: “The Huxtables were a beloved television family in the 1980s.”
What part of speech is “Huxtable”?
“Huxtable” is a name.
Where does the word “Huxtable” come from?
The word “Huxtable” comes from Old English. A habitational surname from Devon, from Old English words for "hook or spur of land" and "post.".