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epstein

/ˈɛpˌstin/

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What does epstein mean?

verb

  1. (slang) To commit homicide and then frame it as a suicide, especially against a witness or co-conspirator in a crime.

adjective

  1. (informal) Characterized by association with relation to Jeffrey Epstein, especially in regards to potential culpability in his crimes.
  2. Characterized by wealth and privilege, especially in conjunction with a lack of accountability for crimes including child sexual abuse.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. Alternative letter-case form of epstein.

proper noun

  1. A surname from German, notably borne by American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein and American sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein; variant form Eppstein.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɛpˌstin/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈɛpˌstaɪn/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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As it is, the only modern American artists of whom there is any general knowledge in England are Mr. Sargent, Mr. Epstein and Mr. Pennell, and the late E. A. Abbey, G. H. Boughton, and Whistler.
E. V. (Edward Verrall) LucasRoving East and Roving WestProject Gutenberg ebook #7237