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Voorhees

VAWR-heez

Voorhees (name) means a surname of Dutch origin, and the name of the fictional character Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" films. Example: “Voorhees is the masked killer in the horror franchise.”

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A surname of Dutch origin, and the name of the fictional character Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" films.

"Voorhees is the masked killer in the horror franchise."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Voorheeses plural

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Etymology

Anglicization of Dutch (van) voor Hees (“(from) before Hees”).

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Voorhees

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Voorhees” mean?

The word “Voorhees” means a surname of Dutch origin, and the name of the fictional character Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" films.

How do you pronounce “Voorhees”?

“Voorhees” is pronounced VAWR-heez (/ˈvɔɹhiz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Voorhees” in a sentence?

Here is “Voorhees” used in a sentence: “Voorhees is the masked killer in the horror franchise.”

What part of speech is “Voorhees”?

“Voorhees” is a name.