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tarquin

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tarquin.

Editorial note

Some of the 'class' might come, but life is not an act, and Tarquin will always differ.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

Family name of a dynasty of Etruscan kings who ruled Rome until 509 B.C.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tarquin gathered in one view.

noun

Family name of a dynasty of Etruscan kings who ruled Rome until 509 B.C.

noun

A male given name.

noun

(UK, slang, derogatory) A posh young man from a privileged upper-class background.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tarquin.

noun

Family name of a dynasty of Etruscan kings who ruled Rome until 509 B.C.

noun

A male given name.

noun

(UK, slang, derogatory) A posh young man from a privileged upper-class background.

Example sentences

1

Some of the 'class' might come, but life is not an act, and Tarquin will always differ.

2

Maybe there is a picture in there somewhere of some black girl playing with young Tarquin (who is obviously white).

3

I've just moved to London, so I'm equalising Bibi and Andy or Tarquin and Pandora at least.

4

How will Tarquin get his cinnamon and gooseberry yoghurt?

5

Listen to the Philistines' bubbly song as it gains speed and complexity as it moves along." Tarquin Descending · The Philistines Jr.

6

They pay for the upkeep to the estate, Tarquin's school fees and haggle for everything else.

7

If someone says their name is "Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel" for the love of your own sanity, don't try to figure out which part counts as the surname.

8

I assume that anything named (e.g.) "Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel's Law" is probably a bad law until otherwise proven, and for much the same reason.

9

"Told people my name is Rupert, Tarquin, or Archibald" Hey now, some of us resemble that remark.

10

It's an appeal to emotion, not rationality, and the usual tactic is painting any opponent as being pro-terrorism or pro-(whatever genuinely terrible thing happened to Tarquin).

11

No offence Tarquin, but what's the purpose of this test?

12

An unexpected upshot is that in a functional household you can let them play like actual children, without the cloying anxiety and constant shrieks of "For Gods sake Tristan and Tarquin, not on the Louis Vuitton!!"

Quote examples

1

Listen to the Philistines' bubbly song as it gains speed and complexity as it moves along." Tarquin Descending · The Philistines Jr.

2

If someone says their name is "Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel" for the love of your own sanity, don't try to figure out which part counts as the surname.

3

I assume that anything named (e.g.) "Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel's Law" is probably a bad law until otherwise proven, and for much the same reason.

4

"Told people my name is Rupert, Tarquin, or Archibald" Hey now, some of us resemble that remark.

Proper noun examples

1

They pay for the upkeep to the estate, Tarquin's school fees and haggle for everything else.

2

It's an appeal to emotion, not rationality, and the usual tactic is painting any opponent as being pro-terrorism or pro-(whatever genuinely terrible thing happened to Tarquin).

3

No offence Tarquin, but what's the purpose of this test?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tarquin in a sentence?

Some of the 'class' might come, but life is not an act, and Tarquin will always differ.

What does tarquin mean?

Family name of a dynasty of Etruscan kings who ruled Rome until 509 B.C.

What part of speech is tarquin?

tarquin is commonly used as noun.