noun

Zuckerberg

ZUH-kuh-burg

Zuckerberg (noun) means a surname of German Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin, most famously borne by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Example: “Zuckerberg testified before Congress about the company's data practices.”

noun

A surname of German Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin, most famously borne by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.

"Zuckerberg testified before Congress about the company's data practices."

verb

(informal, slang) To push a co-founder or early investor out of a company by diluting or squeezing their ownership stake, echoing accusations made about Mark Zuckerberg's treatment of an early Facebook partner.

"Investors warned the founder not to get zuckerberged out of his own startup."

How to use Zuckerberg

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs a name, it belongs to the Facebook founder; as slang, 'to zuckerberg' someone means to squeeze them out of a company you both built.

When to use it

The verb sense is informal internet/startup slang, not standard usage.

Word forms

Zuckerberged past tense, Zuckerbergs plural, Zuckerbergs singular

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Etymology

From German Zucker ("sugar") + Berg ("mountain") — literally "sugar mountain," a fairly common German-Jewish surname before it became strongly associated with the Facebook founder.

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “Zuckerberg” mean?

The word “Zuckerberg” means a surname of German Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin, most famously borne by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. In plain terms, as a name, it belongs to the Facebook founder; as slang, 'to zuckerberg' someone means to squeeze them out of a company you both built.

How do you pronounce “Zuckerberg”?

“Zuckerberg” is pronounced ZUH-kuh-burg (/ˈzʌkɚˌbɝɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Zuckerberg” in a sentence?

Here is “Zuckerberg” used in a sentence: “Zuckerberg testified before Congress about the company's data practices.”

What part of speech is “Zuckerberg”?

Depending on how it is used, “Zuckerberg” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “Zuckerberg” come from?

The word “Zuckerberg” comes from German. From German Zucker ("sugar") + Berg ("mountain") — literally "sugar mountain," a fairly common German-Jewish surname before it became strongly associated with the Facebook founder.

How many meanings does “Zuckerberg” have?

“Zuckerberg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of German Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin, most famously borne by Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.

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