hanks
Definition
Proper noun * A surname: "Hanks" is primarily used as a last name. It most famously refers to the American film actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, born in 1956.
Usage
- The word "Hanks" is used as a proper noun to identify a specific person, particularly within the context of film and popular culture.
- It is always capitalized.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The name "Hanks" can be used metonymically to refer to the body of work or the public persona associated with Tom Hanks.
- A marathon of classic Hanks is playing this weekend. (Here, "Hanks" implies films starring Tom Hanks).
Variants and Related Words
- Hank: A common masculine given name or a diminutive form of "Henry," which is unrelated to the surname "Hanks" but shares a phonetic similarity.
Synonyms
- Surname, last name, family name. (These are general categories, not direct synonyms for the specific name "Hanks").
Noun
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United States film actor (born in 1956)
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