noun
warhol
WAWR-hahl
Warhol (noun) means an informal unit representing fifteen minutes of fame or public attention. Example: “The reality star burned through her one warhol of fame in a single viral clip.”
noun
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An informal unit representing fifteen minutes of fame or public attention.
"The reality star burned through her one warhol of fame in a single viral clip."
How to use warhol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA joking measure of brief celebrity, based on Andy Warhol's "fifteen minutes of fame" line.
When to use it
Informal and mostly used humorously or in pop-culture writing, not in formal contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- warhols
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The reality star burned through her one _____ of fame in a single viral clip.
Etymology
Named after artist Andy Warhol, who famously predicted that everyone would be world-famous for fifteen minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does “warhol” mean?
The word “warhol” means an informal unit representing fifteen minutes of fame or public attention. In plain terms, a joking measure of brief celebrity, based on Andy Warhol's "fifteen minutes of fame" line.
How do you pronounce “warhol”?
“Warhol” is pronounced WAWR-hahl (/ˈwɔɹhɑl/ in IPA).
How do you use “warhol” in a sentence?
Here is “warhol” used in a sentence: “The reality star burned through her one warhol of fame in a single viral clip.”
What part of speech is “warhol”?
“Warhol” is a noun.
