Meanings
proper noun
- derogatoryhumorousslangThe 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.
Synonyms: Fishtar
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounThe 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.
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Origin
Blend of Kevin and Heaven's Gate, in reference to actor Kevin Costner and Heaven's Gate (1980), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget.
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APA
Kevin's Gate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kevin's%20Gate
MLA
“Kevin's Gate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kevin's%20Gate. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Kevin's Gate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kevin's%20Gate.
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