name
Weinstein
WYNS-teen
Weinstein (name) means a surname of German origin, either occupational or ornamental.
name
1
A surname of German origin, either occupational or ornamental.
2
A surname of Yiddish origin that is ornamental.
verb
1
slang To make unwanted sexual advances, particularly while holding a position of power.
2
slang To charge someone who holds an influential position with sexual harassment.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Weinsteins
- Third person singular
- Weinsteins
- Past tense
- Weinsteined
Etymology
Borrowed from German Weinstein or Yiddish ווײַנשטיין (wine stone). The verb is from the behavior of Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood movie mogul and convicted sex offender.
Rhymes for Weinstein
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What does “Weinstein” mean?
The word “Weinstein” means an occupational or ornamental surname from German.
How do you pronounce “Weinstein”?
“Weinstein” is pronounced WYNS-teen (/ˈwaɪnstiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Weinstein” in a sentence?
Here is “Weinstein” used in a sentence: “None of this should be hard. There are too many allegations settled for too much money for O’Reilly to receive the benefit of the doubt. It’s time for O’Reilly to be Weinsteined.”
What part of speech is “Weinstein”?
Depending on how it is used, “Weinstein” can be a name and a verb.
Where does the word “Weinstein” come from?
The word “Weinstein” comes from German. Borrowed from German Weinstein or Yiddish ווײַנשטיין (wine stone). The verb is from the behavior of Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood movie mogul and convicted sex offender.
How many meanings does “Weinstein” have?
“Weinstein” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an occupational or ornamental surname from German.
