Nixon

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Nick +‎ -son, an alteration of Nickson, originally a patronymic meaning "son of Nicholas".

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɪksɪn

Proper noun

Nixon

  1. An English surname transferred from the given name.
    1. Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States of America
  2. A township in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States, named after early settlers George, William and Morris Nixon.
  3. A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, named in honor of George S. Nixon, Nevada senator.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

Nixon

  1. (slang, narcotics) A drug of low quality and low potency passed off as a powerful, pure drug.
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