oakley
Definition
Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with Annie Oakley, a renowned American exhibition sharpshooter and performer.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Annie Oakley or to individuals bearing the surname Oakley. * The most famous Oakley was a star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. * Several students in my class have the last name Oakley.
Examples
- Annie Oakley became a symbol of skilled marksmanship in the American West.
- The biography detailed Oakley's early life and rise to fame.
- Mr. and Mrs. Oakley live next door.
Advanced Usage
- "Annie Oakley": Beyond the person, this name can colloquially refer to a complimentary ticket (historically punched with a hole, reminiscent of Oakley's shooting targets) or, in modern slang, to a capable and precise person, especially a woman.
- The theater manager gave me an Annie Oakley for the show.
- She's the Annie Oakley of our archery team; she never misses.
Variants and Related Words
- Oakleys (plural noun): The plural form for multiple people with the surname Oakley.
- The Oakleys are hosting a party.
Synonyms
- Sharpshooter (when referring specifically to Annie Oakley's skill).
- Markswoman (when referring specifically to Annie Oakley's skill).
- Surname, last name, family name.
Noun
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United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
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