noun
Uncommon
Schwarzenegger
SHWAWRT-suh-neh-guh
Schwarzenegger (noun) means Informally, an extremely muscular bodybuilder — from the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician. Example: “With arms like that, he's basically a schwarzenegger.”
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Informally, an extremely muscular bodybuilder — from the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician.
"With arms like that, he's basically a schwarzenegger."
How to use Schwarzenegger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA jokey way of describing someone who is extremely muscular, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger.
When to use it
Informal and rarely used outside casual speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Schwarzeneggers
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Etymology
From the German surname Schwarzenegger, used generically after the fame of bodybuilder-turned-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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What does “Schwarzenegger” mean?
The word “Schwarzenegger” means informally, an extremely muscular bodybuilder — from the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician. In plain terms, a jokey way of describing someone who is extremely muscular, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger.
How do you pronounce “Schwarzenegger”?
“Schwarzenegger” is pronounced SHWAWRT-suh-neh-guh (/ˈʃwɔːɹtsəˌnɛɡə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Schwarzenegger” in a sentence?
Here is “Schwarzenegger” used in a sentence: “With arms like that, he's basically a schwarzenegger.”
What part of speech is “Schwarzenegger”?
“Schwarzenegger” is a noun.
Where does the word “Schwarzenegger” come from?
The word “Schwarzenegger” comes from German. From the German surname Schwarzenegger, used generically after the fame of bodybuilder-turned-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Is “Schwarzenegger” a common word?
“Schwarzenegger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
