Etymology

warhol

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Today it means: A unit of fame or hype that is equivalent to fifteen minutes of fame. Full definition →

Carpathian Rusyn вархола
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warhol · noun1

Named after Andy Warhol, who stated that "everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes." Coined by American writer Cullen Murphy.

Warhol · proper noun, noun2

  1. Carpathian Rusyn · derived fromвархола
  2. English todayWarhol

Alteration of Warhola, from Carpathian Rusyn вархола (varxola).

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